Smokey Sweet Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Smokey Sweet Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 1/2 ounce) canbush's baked beans; 1 large onion, chopped into large pieces; 12 lb bacon, chopped, cooked and drained; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup brown sugar, not packed; 1 ½ cups hickory flavored barbecue sauce, if you do not have Hickory Smoke sauce, I add 1 tsp of liquid smoke; ⅓ cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; pepper; 3 tablespoons Lipton Onion Soup Mix (optional); 4 -5 drops bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 1/2 ounce) canbush's baked beans
1 large onion, chopped into large pieces
12 lb bacon, chopped, cooked and drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup brown sugar, not packed
1 ½ cups hickory flavored barbecue sauce, if you do not have Hickory Smoke sauce, I add 1 tsp of liquid smoke
⅓ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
pepper
3 tablespoons Lipton Onion Soup Mix (optional)
4 -5 drops bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

1
Combine all ingredients in a large heavy stock pot.
2
I use a large foil throw away for ease of cleanup.
3
Bake at 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 or 3 hours.
4
Also great in the crockpot.
5
If made in the crockpot, I cook the onion in the same pan that I cooked the bacon in until onion is soft.
6
I mix all beans, bacon and onion together, mix well.
7
Combine rest of ingredients in large bowl.
8
Layer beans and sauce ingredients till full.
9
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
10
All fits in a 6 Quart crockpot.
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It will be full.
12
Preparation time does not include cooking bacon.
13
I cook bacon up in batches and put in the freezer to use later.

8050

kcal

Calories

593

Fat

126

Carbs

520

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained, 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Smokey Sweet Baked Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smokey Sweet Baked Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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