Recipe: Bourbon Peach BBQ Baked Beans

cook time 45 minutes
servings 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans rinsed + drained
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans pinto beans rinsed + drained
  • 2-3 ripe peaches chopped (use 2 if peaches are big, 3 if they are small)
  • 1-½ cups your favorite BBQ sauce 
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3-1/2 cup bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (use this to your taste)
  • 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoons salt + pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place an oven safe 3-5 quart Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot over medium heat. 
  • Add the bacon and pepper and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. If there is a lot of fat in the pot, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. 
  • To the bacon, add the cannellini beans, pinto beans, peaches, BBQ sauce, maple syrup, bourbon, balsamic dijon mustard, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. 
  • Give everything a good stir to combine.
  • Place in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the sauce has thicken and is bubbly. 
  • Serve warm
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