Description
Crockpot Bacon-Bourbon Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort dish that brings a delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors to your table. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or holiday gatherings, this easy slow-cooked recipe features tender navy beans simmered with crispy applewood smoked bacon and infused with rich bourbon. With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking approach, you can create a hearty side dish that will leave your family and friends raving. Let the slow cooker work its magic as the flavors meld together, resulting in a thick and creamy bean medley that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands alone as a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 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 the navy beans overnight in water; drain and rinse.
- In a skillet, brown the chopped bacon until crisp, then set aside.
- Sauté onions in the bacon grease until caramelized, add minced garlic for an additional two minutes.
- In a large pot, combine soaked beans with chicken stock, BBQ sauce, ketchup, bourbon (if using), molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cumin; bring to a boil.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot; stir in bacon and sautéed onions and garlic.
- Cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 10-12 hours. Stir occasionally.
- Once cooked, let sit on warm for an additional 30 minutes to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg