Quick Southern-Style Baked Beans
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 20 min |
| Cook time | 2 hrs |
| Source | Perfect Recipes for Having People Over by Pam Anderson |
| Yield / serves | 18 servings |
| Rating | Delicious |
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon, halved
- 1 medium onion, cut into small dice
- 1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into small dice
- 3 large cans (28 oz each) pork and beans
- 3/4 c store-bought barbecue sauce
- 1/2 c packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 c distilled white vinegar or cider vinegar
- 2 t dried mustard or 2 T Dijon mustard
Preparation
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 13x9-inch (or similar size) baking pan.
Fry bacon in a large (12-inch) deep skillet until it is partially cooked and has released about 1/4 cup drippings. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Add onion and bell pepper to drippings in pan and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans and remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. If the skillet is not large enough, add beans and heat to a simmer, then transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.
Pour beans into greased baking pan. Top with bacon and bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly before serving.
