Description
Crockpot Bacon-Bourbon Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, blending the sweetness of brown sugar and molasses with the rich, smoky flavors of bourbon and bacon. This dish is perfect for any occasion—from summer BBQs to holiday gatherings—providing a hearty side that’s sure to impress. With minimal preparation and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while you enjoy your day. The result? A deliciously satisfying dish that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. dry navy beans
- 12 oz applewood smoked bacon
- 1 sweet onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup bourbon (optional)
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Soak navy beans in water overnight; drain and rinse in the morning.
- In a skillet, brown chopped bacon until crisp; set aside on paper towels.
- Sauté onions in the remaining bacon grease until caramelized, then add minced garlic.
- In a large pot, combine soaked beans, chicken stock, bourbon, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and other ingredients; bring to a boil.
- Transfer mixture to a crockpot and mix in the bacon and onion-garlic combination.
- Cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 10-12 hours. Stir occasionally.
- Let sit on warm for an additional 30 minutes to thicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg