Baked Beans

Side Dishes

  • ¼ pound bacon, diced

  • 1½ cups chopped onions

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • ½ cup ketchup

  • ½ cup unsulfured molasses

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar

  • ¼ cup cider vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper sauce

  • 2 cans (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

  • 2 cans (15 oz) white beans

Makes 6 cups.
Preheat oven to 325°. Cook bacon (or salt pork) in skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to 2 1/2-quart casserole; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and bake 1 hour. Stir then bake uncovered 30 minutes more. (Can be made ahead. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Microwave on high 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. )
Easily doubles. Can substitute beans: 2 cans white (navy) beans, 2 cans random (butter, pinto, black, kidney) for shape and color.
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