Granny Fearing’S Kentucky Baked Beans

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Sweet, smoky, and tangy slow-baked beans with bacon
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Granny Fearing’S Kentucky Baked Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1906.1

Description

These Kentucky-style baked beans are a southern comfort food staple, blending sweet molasses and brown sugar with tangy ketchup and sharp mustard. The addition of sweet gherkin pickle juice provides a unique zesty kick that cuts through the richness. Slow-baked until tender and glossy, these beans are topped with crispy smoked bacon for a perfect balance of textures. Ideal for potlucks, backyard barbecues, or a hearty side dish for a family dinner, they improve in flavor as they sit. Simple to prepare yet packed with deep, savory-sweet flavors, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that delivers authentic home-style satisfaction.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Reserve the juice from the jar of sweet gherkin pickles.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the can of pork and beans, finely chopped onion, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, reserved gherkin juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
  5. Pour the bean mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish or baking pan.
  6. Arrange the thickly sliced smoked bacon strips over the top of the beans in a crisscross pattern.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the bacon is crisp.
  10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1906.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74.1g114%
Saturated Fat 26.3g132%
Cholesterol 420.0mg140%
Sodium 5320.1mg222%
Total Carbohydrate 158.4g53%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 140.4g
Protein 144.3g289%

* 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

Storage: These baked beans can be prepared up to one day in advance. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, warm in a 350 degree F oven for no more than 20 minutes.

Serving: Serve hot straight from the oven, or allow to cool and serve cold. They are equally delicious at room temperature.

Substitutions: If you cannot find sweet gherkin pickles, regular dill pickle juice can be used, though it will impart a different flavor profile.

Keywords: baked beans, kentucky beans, southern side dish, bbq side, potluck recipe, bacon beans, molasses beans, sweet and savory, comfort food, slow baked, pork and beans, granny fearing
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