Description
Bobby Flay’s baked beans elevate a classic barbecue side dish with smoky bacon and bold spices. Hearty navy beans slow-cooked in a tangy sauce bring comfort and depth you’ll savor with each rich, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon, halved
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ medium green pepper, chopped
Other Ingredients:
- 3 cans (28 ounces/794 grams each) pork and beans
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) barbecue sauce
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) distilled or cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F (163°C) and adjust the rack to the lower middle position for even heat distribution.
- In a spacious skillet, render the bacon over medium heat until it releases approximately 1/4 cup of fat and becomes partially crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to absorb excess grease.
- Utilize the remaining bacon drippings to sauté the diced onions and green peppers for approximately 4-5 minutes, allowing them to soften and develop a translucent appearance.
- Introduce the pork and beans, barbecue sauce, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and whole grain mustard into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- If the skillet is not oven-safe, carefully transfer the bean mixture to a greased 13-by-9-inch (33-by-23-centimeter) baking dish.
- Artfully layer the partially cooked bacon strips across the top of the bean mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, monitoring until the sauce thickens and the beans begin to bubble around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the beans to rest for 5-7 minutes, which will further enhance the sauce’s consistency and intensify the flavors.
- Serve warm as a hearty side dish or comforting main course.
Notes
- Select thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispy texture.
- Adjust barbecue sauce and brown sugar levels to match your preferred sweetness profile.
- Modify cooking time to achieve desired bean consistency.
- Experiment with various mustard types to customize the overall taste.
- Incorporate chopped jalapeños before baking for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg