Sweet & Tangy Baked Beans
Sweet & Tangy Baked Beans offer a delightful blend of sweetness and tanginess, making them the perfect side dish for any occasion. With tender navy beans simmered in a rich sauce of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar, these beans are sure to steal the show at summer barbecues or cozy winter dinners. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, they’re a comforting classic that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 (15 oz) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (or turkey bacon)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, keeping the grease.
- 3. Sauté finely chopped onion in the reserved bacon grease until soft.
- 4. In a large bowl, combine navy beans, crispy bacon bits, sautéed onion, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for about 30 minutes; remove foil in the last 10 minutes for caramelization.
- 6. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added heat, incorporate diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes. - Experiment with different bean varieties like black or pinto beans. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days.