Almost from the day we met, Michael has asked me to make
baked beans. He loves them! Unfortunately for him, it is not one of my favorite
dishes so I never think to make them. Plus, he is pretty particular about
just what makes the perfect baked beans. I would taste the brands he liked from
the store, and anytime he enjoyed baked beans at a restaurant, I would try to
get a taste. After a while, I felt I knew the flavors he looked for—sweet and
slightly smoky.
I pulled out my copy of the Kansas City Barbeque Society
Cookbook. It was full of ideas, but none of the recipes seemed just right. So I
took the one that was closest to what I was looking for and then added my own
adjustments and touches. (Of course, ketchup had to be one of the ingredients!)
The beans were a hit! I made them in the slow cooker, and
Michael snuck a bowl full before dinner time. He ate more for dinner and wanted
to make sure there were leftovers for the rest of the week. The recipe makes
such a large amount that I even put a container full in the freezer for future
enjoyment.
Michael said, “It doesn’t get any better that this!”
I just smiled.
Birthday Baked Beans
1 large onion, diced
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce (I used KC Masterpiece.)
1 cup ketchup
3 28-ounce cans pork and beans (I used VanCamp’s.)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Add the brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and ketchup into the
slow cooker. Whisk together until combined. Mix in the beans and sauteed onions.
Set the temperature to low and cook for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally so
the beans do not burn. Season with salt and pepper just before serving.
Note: These beans are sweet. If you like yours less so, just
cut the sugar amount in half. Also, about 1/2 pound of crispy bacon would make
a nice addition.
These sound wonderful, Linda. My family would make short work of them. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm not a real big fan of beans either but my husband and son are. I bet they would love this!
ReplyDelete32Thanks Linda! I knew you would bail me out of my pickle today. Didn't have a recipe for bake beans. But I'm going to "express" cook them and add bacon & hambuger to them. Come see me! Love ya! fred
ReplyDeleteFredda, I'm glad this recipe help out! Let me know what you thought!
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