Do you like baked beans as much as I do? For me, it just wouldn't be a summer BBQ without them. And I love trying different versions. I've made them with applesauce, maple syrup, pineapple... I've even made them with blueberries. But then I thought, "what if I don't start with the usual ketchup/tomato based sauce?" That would be a new variation all on its own! So I did some googling and this is where I landed. It's a tweaked version of a recipe I found on Food.com, and it's delicious! It's just as "baked beans" as the others, but since it's the bacon that really shines here, I decided to call them Bacon Beans. What's not to love? Make them for your next BBQ or camping trip, or any time you'd like a quick and easy side dish.
If you love bacon, they might be your new fave!
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbs mustard
1 tbs apple cider vinegar
1 28oz can great northern beans, drained
salt and pepper
Add the bacon to a cold sauce pan, and gently saute over medium heat. Stir and saute until the fat render and it starts to crisp. Add onions and continue to saute. When the onions have softened, stir in the sugar, mustard and vinegar until well combined. Now gently fold in the beans, so as not to break them up. Pour into a casserole dish and bake uncovered at 350ºF for about 1/2 hour.
Tips:
Be sure to start your bacon in a cold pan. You want to gradually bring it up to heat to melt that bacon fat. This will insure than you have enough fat in which to saute the onions, and your bacon will be nice and crisp!
If you're in a hurry, skip the baking and just let them simmer on the stove for a bit over low heat. Just be careful not to burn them, and don't stir them too much because no one likes mushy beans!
These amounts are just guidelines. Feel free to add as much as little of anything to suit your taste. Dom you like a lot of onions? Do it! Want more brown sugar? Go for it.
Feeding a crowd? Double or tripe this recipe as much as you need to!
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