Award-Winning BBQ Baked Beans Recipe | The Best Baked Beans!

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

Dice 2 pounds of bacon into half-inch strips and fry in a large skillet until crispy.

Dice 2 small onions and 1 large red bell pepper.

Add the diced onions and bell pepper to the skillet with the bacon and sauté until softened.

Rinse and drain 2 small cans of pork and beans and 1 small can of black beans.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, and rinsed beans.

In a separate bowl, mix together 1.5 cups brown sugar, 1/3 cup molasses, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 1/3 cup mustard, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Pour the sauce over the bean mixture and stir to combine.

Transfer the mixture into three aluminum meatloaf-sized pans for freezing or baking.

Cover with plastic wrap and foil for freezing, or bake immediately at 350°F for about 30 minutes.

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