Tangy Maple Baked Beans With Applewood Smoked Bacon

Serves: 6

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

57

Sweetness

40

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Canola Oil

1 cup

Maple Syrup

Directions:

1

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, add the bacon and canola oil, turn the heat to medium-high and cook the bacon until it starts to crisp, 4 to 5 minutes

2

Add the red onions and green pepper, season with salt and pepper and saute over medium-high heat until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes

3

Add the beans, barbeque sauce, maple syrup, vinegar and mustard

4

Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the beans, about 45 minutes

5

Remove the lid and cook uncovered until the sauce has reduced and thickened and the flavors have developed, about 15 minutes

6

Just before serving, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper