Crock Pot Bacon Baked Beans Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside.
• STEP 2.In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and translucent.
• STEP 3.Transfer the cooked bacon, onions, and garlic to a crock pot. Add the navy beans, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 4.Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
• STEP 5.Serve the Crock Pot Bacon Baked Beans hot as a side dish or as a main course with cornbread.

Cooking Tips

• For extra smoky flavor, you can use smoked bacon or add a few drops of liquid smoke to the sauce.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can simmer the beans uncovered for the last hour of cooking.
• Leftover baked beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the Crock Pot Bacon Baked Beans hot as a side dish or as a main course with cornbread.
• Leftover baked beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.