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Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans With Bacon
- Ready In: 4-6 hours
- Serves: 6
- Main Ingredients: Thick-cut bacon, pinto beans, great northern beans, and BBQ sauce.
- Dietary Info: Dairy-free
- Why You Need This For Your Next BBQ: The logistics of feeding a crowd can always be challenging, so use this easy slow cooker baked beans with bacon recipe so that you can set it and forget it. I love serving it with our creamy coleslaw and grilled corn on the cob to make the ultimate plate of grilled ribs. So yummy!
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- Bacon: Smokey, thick cut bacon is our favorite, as it adds a really nice texture to each bite. And we use a bit of bacon grease to sauté the veggies to make sure that bacon flavor is nice and rich.
- Beans: We’re making our slow cooker baked beans with canned beans simply because this is what most people have on hand. We’re using a combination of pinto beans and great northern beans for variety in texture and color.
- BBQ Sauce: Use our homemade bbq sauce recipe or pick up a sweet and smokey variety from the grocery store.
How To Make Slow Cooker Baked Beans With Bacon
Step 1 – Cook bacon pieces.
Step 2 – Sauté onion, green pepper, and garlic.
Step 3 – Add all ingredients to the slow cooker
Step 4 – Let cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 4-6 hours.
Best Way To Serve Slow Cooker Baked Beans
This easy slow cooker baked beans with bacon is great any time of the year, but really shines in the summer alongside my BBQ favorites of smoked baby back ribs, easy grilled ribs, purple cabbage coleslaw, homemade cornbread muffins, dill pickle potato salad, and some grilled corn on the cob!
Baked Beans In Slow Cooker With Bacon FAQs
Barbecue sauce is the best liquid for slow cooker baked beans as it easily adds flavor to every other ingredient.
Quality bacon and a delicious barbecue sauce will give you the most bang for your buck when it comes to flavor.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch chunks
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- ½ green bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 cans pinto beans, drained
- 15 ounces great northern beans, drained
- ¾ cup bbq sauce, homemade barbecue sauce or store-bought
- ¼ cup coconut sugar, sub brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked garlic powder, sub regular garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked onion powder, sub regular onion powder
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until fat has rendered. Remove bacon from pan and place on a paper-towel lined plate. Leave 2-3 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat in the pan, discard any excess.
- Sauté: In the same hot pan, add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 2-4 minutes or until onion and pepper have softened a bit.
- Combine: To the slow cooker add the onion mixture, bacon pieces, 2 cans pinto beans, 15 ounces great northern beans, ¾ cup bbq sauce, ¼ cup coconut sugar, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard, 1 teaspoon smoked garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked onion powder and 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 4-6 hours.
- Serve: Give it another mix and enjoy right away! Keep on warm to serve a crowd.
Notes
- Bacon: I love using a smokey, thick cut bacon here!
- BBQ Sauce: a sweet + smokey is my recommended store-bought option, but you can also use a homemade bbq sauce.
- Coconut Sugar: you can sub in brown sugar here if you prefer.
- Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Liz Sipley says
My husband grew up LOVING baked beans so I knew that I was up for a challenge in finding the right recipe to meet his high expectations. And this one did it! Thank you!