All American Barbecued Beans
Submitted by 56kris
Savory baked beans with crispy turkey bacon, tangy mustard, and Worcestershire depth. Lightened-up side dish simmered in ketchup-vinegar sauce for classic barbecue flavor.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
30 minREADY
40 minCrispy turkey bacon bits provide smoky flavor without the fat while chopped onions turn golden and sweet in the rendered drippings.
Great Northern beans simmer in a tangy ketchup-based sauce spiked with white vinegar, mustard, and Worcestershire for that essential barbecue zip.
Artificial sweetener balances the acidity at the end, creating a guilt-free side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats.
Chef Tips
- Cook turkey bacon until truly crisp so it adds texture, not chewiness
- Let the ketchup mixture simmer uncovered to thicken and concentrate flavors
- Drain canned beans thoroughly to avoid watering down the sauce
- Add sweetener at the end so you can adjust to your preferred sweet-tangy balance
Ingredients
Directions
Cook bacon pieces in medium saucepan over medium-high heat four minutes.
Add onions and cook until bacon is crisp and onions are tender.
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, white vinegar, water, mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and beans.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 20 minutes.
Add sweetener.
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