Crockpot Bourbon Baked Beans are full of brown sugar, molasses, and spices with the rich flavor of bourbon and bacon! Great for BBQs and holiday picnics.
1cupbourbon(can omit & add additional chicken stock in its place)
¾cupBBQ Sauce
¼cupketchup
2Tablespoonsmolasses
3Tablespoonspure maple syrup
½cupbrown sugar
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
⅛teaspoonground cumin
Instructions
Pour beans into a large pot, cover with water and let sit overnight. The next morning, drain and rinse beans then set aside.
In a large skillet, brown chopped bacon until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to a paper towel.
Add onions to pan with bacon grease and cook on medium heat until beginning to caramelize, about 15 minutes. Add garlic and cook additional 2 minutes.
Combine remaining ingredients in the same large pot that you soaked the beans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add beans and return to boil. Pour into crockpot.
Add crisp bacon, onions and garlic with bacon grease into crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 10-12 hours. Stir occasionally.
When beans are fully cooked, let crockpot sit on warm setting and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour to thicken.
Notes
Total time does not include the overnight soaking time for the beans.STORE/FREEZE/REHEATStore: Place cooled baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Freeze: Cooled baked beans should be placed in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bags. They will last up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight.Reheat: Beans can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.