Best (Easy) Baked Beans Ever

1. 1

   Set oven rack to middle-lower position and preheat oven 325.

2. 2

   Dice onions and peppers, set aside.

3. 3

   Cut bacon into quarters and fry in a large/deep frying pan (or a pot) until bacon is mostly cooked, still rubbery. Remove bacon and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pot of bacon fat add the vegetables and saute until just tender, about 5 min.

5. 5

   Add BBQ sauce, sugar, vinegar, and mustard to the pan of vegetables. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Add the cans of pork and beans. Stir to combine. Bring just to a simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in the partially cooked bacon.

7. 7

   Transfer to a 13 X 9 ovenproof casserole dish (or similar). A large deep-dish cast-iron pan or a cast-iron dutch oven (with the lid off) will also work (and makes it look really sexy!). Cook uncovered for 2 hours or until the mixture is bubbly and thick.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.