Granny Fearing’S Baked Beans

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A sweet, tangy, and smoky slow-cooked side dish perfect for barbecues and family dinners
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These baked beans are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pork-and-beans with a rich, complex sauce. The secret lies in the balance of sweet brown sugar, deep molasses, tangy ketchup, and a splash of pickle juice that cuts through the richness. Topped with crispy smoked bacon, every bite offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. This dish is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a standalone side at potlucks. It’s a nostalgic recipe that brings warmth and homestyle charm to any table, proving that simple ingredients can create something truly special.

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Granny Fearing’S Baked Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 922.2

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These baked beans are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pork-and-beans with a rich, complex sauce. The secret lies in the balance of sweet brown sugar, deep molasses, tangy ketchup, and a splash of pickle juice that cuts through the richness. Topped with crispy smoked bacon, every bite offers a satisfying mix of textures and flavors. This dish is incredibly versatile, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a standalone side at potlucks. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic recipe that brings warmth and homestyle charm to any table, proving that simple ingredients can create something truly special.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the pork-and-beans, finely chopped onion, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, gherkin juice, and apple cider vinegar.
  3. Season the mixture to taste with salt and ground pepper.
  4. Arrange the thickly sliced smoked bacon strips in a criss-cross pattern over the top of the bean mixture.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake for 1 hour.
  7. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the bacon is crisp.
  8. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 922.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.6g23%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Cholesterol 80.0mg27%
Sodium 5059.7mg211%
Total Carbohydrate 171.2g58%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 154.3g
Protein 29.4g59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For extra smokiness, you can cook the bacon strips in a skillet before placing them on top, or add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the sauce.

These beans taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of gherkin juice slightly or simmer the mixture uncovered for the last 10-15 minutes.

Keywords: baked beans, pork and beans, smoky, sweet and tangy, barbecue side, comfort food, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup sauce, bacon topped, slow cooked, family dinner, picnic recipe, oven baked, homemade beans, savory, side dish
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