Elevate your backyard cookout with "My Own Best BBQed Baked Beans," a hearty and flavor-packed side dish that's guaranteed to impress. This classic recipe starts with tender navy beans baked to perfection in a rich, smoky sauce made from a mouthwatering blend of ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Enhanced with thick-cut bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and a dash of smoked paprika, these baked beans deliver the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Easy to prepare and oven-baked to caramelized perfection, this recipe is a crowd-pleasing accompaniment to everything from burgers to brisket. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, these baked beans are a timeless comfort food you'll want to make again and again.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Save about 2 tablespoons of the rendered bacon grease in the skillet.
Finely chop the onion and garlic. In the same skillet with the bacon grease, sauté the onion over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and liquid smoke (if using). Stir well to form a thick sauce.
Add the sautéed onion and garlic to the sauce, then stir in the water to loosen the mixture slightly.
Drain and rinse the navy beans, then pour them into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour the sauce over the beans and mix thoroughly to ensure the beans are evenly coated.
Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and sprinkle it over the top of the beans.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to caramelize slightly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the beans cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy these flavorful BBQ baked beans as a side dish to your favorite grilled foods!
Serving size | 1576.2 grams (1576.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2495 |
Total Fat 46.30g | 59% |
Saturated Fat 14.30g | 72% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g | |
Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
Sodium 8299mg | 361% |
Total Carbohydrate 437.50g | 159% |
Dietary Fiber 56.90g | 203% |
Total Sugars 197.40g | |
Protein 92.10g | 184% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 895mg | 69% |
Iron 25mg | 139% |
Potassium 5795mg | 123% |
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