Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans

Name: Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb dried navy beans, soaked overnight, drained; 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups chicken broth (or water); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Sweet, smoky baked beans with real maple syrup, a splash of bourbon, and crispy bacon, slow cooked until thick and deeply flavored. Plan ahead: soak dry beans overnight.

50 minEasyServes 8280 cal/serving

AmericanSideSlow CookerStandardHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb dried navy beans, soaked overnight, drained
8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups chicken broth (or water)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook 8 slices cut into 1-inch pieces thick-cut bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of drippings. Add 1 diced yellow onion to the skillet and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
2

In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
3

Add 1 lb soaked overnight, drained dried navy beans to the slow cooker. Add the cooked onion mixture and most of the bacon (reserve some for topping). Pour the sauce mixture over everything. Add 2 cups chicken broth (or water), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
4

Cook on low for 8-10 hours (or high for 4-5 hours), until the beans are completely tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally if possible. If the beans look dry, add a splash of water or broth.
5

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with the reserved crispy bacon.

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Questions

What should Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the beans are completely tender and the sauce has thickened.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans?

The entry for Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans calls for 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a few drops of vinegar and a pinch of sugar.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans uses 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces.

Is Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the ketchup, the mustard and the Worcestershire.

Can I start Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Baked Beans the day before?

Yes. Step 3 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Add 1 lb soaked overnight, drained dried navy beans to the slow cooker." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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