Summertime Series: Beer Baked Beans
Oh, you suckers. Every time I mention beer or bourbon ya’ll are chomping at the bit to get a look at the recipe. You’re in luck- this one DOES have beer in it. You will still have to drink some if you want to get loopy. And did I mention how good these beans are? Every time I make these people gobble them up.
4 cans pinto or northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups water
1 can chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tbs dijon mustard
2 tbs worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bottle amber beer
Preheat oven to 300º In a large pot, combine beans through bay leaves. Bring to boil, simmer 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Discard bay leaves. Heat bacon and onion over medium heat and cook until onions are super tender. Add garlic through black pepper, then beans, beer, and 1 cup cooking liquid. Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes. Pour into deep baking dish, cover, and cook 45 minutes.
i’m here chomping at the bit. and very hungry and thirsty now.
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