Ingredients:
– 10 slices of bacon, halved
– 1 finely diced yellow onion
– 1/2 finely diced green bell pepper
– 54 oz can of pork and beans or an equivalent number of smaller cans
– 4 tablespoons ketchup
– 1/4 cup molasses
– 2/3 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup cider vinegar
– 2 teaspoons dry mustard
Instructions:
1. Cook the bacon halfway through (using your preferred method) and set it aside to drain on a paper towel.
2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and position the rack in the lower-middle position.
3. In a deep skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease (or butter) over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
4. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and stir well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for a minute or so.
5. While the mixture is simmering, grease a 13×9 baking dish.
6. Pour the beans into the prepared baking dish and place the cooked bacon on top.
7. Bake for 2-3 hours, depending on your desired consistency.
8. Allow the beans to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
So, if you haven’t yet experienced the classic allure of Brown Sugar and Bacon Baked Beans, seize this chance to indulge in a culinary journey that embodies the essence of timeless comfort and flavor. Let the sweetness of brown sugar and the savory crunch of bacon redefine your expectations of baked beans, creating a dish that lingers in your memory and beckons you back for more with every savory-sweet bite.