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Smoked Baked Beans: A Savory and Smoky Delight

This smoked baked beans recipe combines the sweetness of molasses, the tang of mustard, and the deep smokiness of bacon and smoked paprika. Whether served as a hearty side or a main dish, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer barbecues or cozy winter dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 200 g ketchup
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 50 ml molasses
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 200 ml water

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until softened.
  4. Combine the cooked bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, beans, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt in a large oven-safe dish.
  5. Add water to the mixture and stir well.
  6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours.
  7. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
  8. Let the beans rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can use smoked sausage instead of bacon for a different flavor.
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use liquid smoke for the smoky flavor.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month.