Description
Crockpot Bacon-Bourbon Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, combining the savory richness of bacon with the sweet warmth of brown sugar and molasses, all enhanced by a touch of bourbon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Simply toss your ingredients into the crockpot and let them simmer to develop deep flavors that will impress any crowd. Serve these smoky beans alongside grilled meats or cornbread for a hearty meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dry navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 12 oz applewood smoked bacon (chopped)
- 1 sweet onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup bourbon (optional)
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Soak navy beans in a large pot of water overnight. Drain and rinse.
- In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté onions in bacon grease until caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add garlic for an additional 2 minutes.
- In the same pot used for soaking beans, combine soaked beans with chicken stock, bourbon (if using), BBQ sauce, ketchup, molasses, maple syrup, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Transfer mixture to the crockpot and add crispy bacon and sautéed onions and garlic. Cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 10-12 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once done cooking, let beans sit on warm setting for up to an hour to thicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Sides
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg