Hot and Smoky Baked Beans
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
6 bacon slices
1 1/2 c chopped onion
1 1/4 c BBQ sauce
3/4 c dark beer
1/4 c molasses
3 T dijon mustard
3 T packed brown sugar
2 T Worcstershire sauce
1 T soy sauce
4-6 t minced canned chipotle sauce
6 (15-16 oz) cans Great Northern beans, drained
Directions
1) Preheat oven to 350. Cook bacon in large skillet over med heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
2) Transfer 2 1/2 T bacon drippings from skillet to large bowl. Finely chop bacon; add to bowl. Add onion and next 7 ingredients to bowl and whisk to blend. Whisk in 4-6 t chipotle chiles, depending on spiciness desired. Stir in beans.
3) Transfer bean mix to 13x9x2 baking dish. Bake uncovered about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes
