Description
Crockpot Bacon-Bourbon Baked Beans are the ultimate side dish, blending sweet and smoky flavors for a crowd-pleasing experience. The rich combination of applewood smoked bacon and a splash of bourbon creates an unforgettable taste that will elevate any BBQ or holiday gathering. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld together. Perfect for potlucks or family dinners, these beans are sure to impress both adults and kids alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or additional chicken stock)
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Soak the navy beans overnight in water. Drain and rinse them before use.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Sauté onions in the bacon grease until caramelized; add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- In a large pot, combine chicken stock, bourbon, BBQ sauce, ketchup, molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- Add soaked beans to the pot and bring back to a boil before transferring everything to the crockpot.
- Stir in cooked bacon, onions, and garlic into the crockpot. Cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 10-12 hours.
- Let sit on warm for an additional hour to thicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg