Easy Pit Baked Beans
A simple yet satisfying dish blending savory bacon and aromatic onions with sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, perfect for family cookouts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans baked beans
- 0.5 lb bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 0.25 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it’s mostly crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the baked beans into a slow cooker or baking dish.
- Stir in the cooked bacon and onion.
- Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
Cooking
- If using a slow cooker, set it to low and cook for 3 to 4 hours. For oven baking, preheat to 350°F and bake for 45 minutes.
- Stir once or twice during cooking to ensure everything melds beautifully.
Serving
- Serve warm beside your grilled meats, letting everyone scoop from a big bowl.
Notes
Feel free to substitute bacon with turkey bacon or smoked sausage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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