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Bourbon Baked Beans

Baked Beans

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pinto beans soaked overnight 
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large red or Spanish onions sliced thinly
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced thinly
  • 8 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½  cup bourbon or apple cider
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½  cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 

Instructions

  • Drain beans and reserve soaking liquid. Set aside. 
  • Heat a large sauté pan, lightly coated with oil, over medium-high heat. Caramelize onions, stirring occasionally, until dark brown and very soft. Add peppers and continue cooking for a few minutes until softened. Add garlic and stir to combine. 
  • Transfer vegetables to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add beans, mustard powder, paprika, bourbon (or apple cider), ketchup, molasses, salt and pepper. Stir in reserved bean soaking liquid and additional water to equal 4 cups of liquid. 
  • Cook on HIGH in slow cooker for 4 hours until thick and beans are tender. Alternatively, cook beans in a 350°F degree preheated oven, covered for 1 hour. Uncover and continue cooking until thick, saucy and beans are tender.