Jul 1, 2013

Simple Southern-Style Baked Beans for a Crowd

Serves up to 18 (but more like 12!)

What you need:
8 slices bacon, halved
1 medium onion, cut into small dice
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into small dice
1 #10 can baked beans
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

How to make them:
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
Fry bacon until partially cooked and released about 1/4 cup drippings. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels.
Add onions and peppers to drippings in pan and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix beans, onions & peppers and remaining ingredients in a large dutch oven or casserole dish. Top with bacon, then bake, uncovered, until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly and serve.

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