Maple Baked Beans

Name: Maple Baked Beans
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, diced; 1 large Vidalia onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Pinch red pepper flakes; 4 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 cup porter-style beer; 1/2 cup real maple syrup; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 dashes hot sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, diced
1 large Vidalia onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes
4 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 cup porter-style beer
1/2 cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2

Add bacon to a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until fat is rendered and bacon has begun to crisp.
3

Add onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute until tender, about 4 minutes.
4

Stir in the beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, thyme leaves, beef, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
5

Remove from the stovetop and bake uncovered 45 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken.
6

Check at 30 minutes and add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth if it looks like it getting too dry.