Homemade Baked Beans Flavor (Printer-Friendly Version)
Thick, smoky beans with bacon, molasses, and maple syrup for rich, comforting cookout flavors.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Meat
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8 strips of raw bacon
→ Vegetables
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
→ Canned Goods
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3 cans (16 oz each) pork and beans
→ Condiments & Sweeteners
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3 tablespoons yellow mustard
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3 tablespoons maple syrup
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3 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon molasses
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
→ Spices & Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a large skillet, fry bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 1/4 cup of bacon grease in the skillet.
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Add chopped onion to the reserved bacon grease and sauté over medium heat until translucent. If there is insufficient grease, add a small amount of oil.
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Stir in pork and beans, mustard, maple syrup, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and crumbled bacon into the skillet with the onions. Mix thoroughly.
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Transfer the mixture to an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60 minutes until bubbly and browned.
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For thicker texture, remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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These beans can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven before serving.
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To increase thickness, extend cooking time uncovered until the desired consistency is reached.