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Savory Brown Sugar Bourbon Baked Beans Crockpot Recipe

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A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked baked beans recipe featuring brown sugar and bourbon for a sweet, smoky twist. Perfect for BBQs, family dinners, or easy weeknight sides.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
  • 1/3 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • Optional: 4 slices bacon, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 lb dried navy beans and soak them in a large bowl with cold water overnight (at least 8 hours). Drain well before cooking.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced onion and minced garlic in 1 tbsp oil until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. If using bacon, add chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
  3. Transfer soaked beans to the slow cooker. Add sautéed onion, garlic, and bacon if used.
  4. Add brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Pour in water or vegetable broth to cover the ingredients and stir.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir once or twice during cooking if possible.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
  8. Serve warm as a side or main dish with cornbread or grilled meats.

Notes

Do not skip soaking the beans to reduce cooking time and prevent splitting. Stir gently to avoid breaking beans. If sauce is too thin, cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken. For vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable broth. Bourbon alcohol mostly cooks off during slow cooking.

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