Description
Crockpot Bourbon Brown Sugar Baked Beans are the ultimate blend of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. Perfect for barbecues or family dinners, this dish transforms ordinary baked beans into a show-stopping side. The aroma of bourbon and brown sugar fills your home, enticing everyone to gather around the table. Easy to prepare in a slow cooker, these beans promise to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 6 slices bacon or pancetta, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Plug in your crockpot and set it to low heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine navy beans, brown sugar, bourbon, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Add diced onion and chopped bacon or pancetta to the bean mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot and spread evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until bubbly and fragrant.
- Stir before serving warm alongside grilled meats or as a standalone dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg