Classic BBQ Baked Beans

Name: Classic BBQ Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ pound thick-cut bacon, diced; ½ large onion; 1 whole red bell pepper; 3 cans kidney beans; ½ cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 3 tablespoons molasses; 3 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

A hearty and flavorful blend of kidney beans slow-cooked with bacon, onions, and bell peppers in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce featuring brown sugar, maple syrup, and classic BBQ seasonings. Perfect for cookouts and barbecues.

8 servings

1 hr 50 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ pound thick-cut bacon, diced
•½ large onion
•1 whole red bell pepper
•3 cans kidney beans
•½ cup brown sugar
•3 tablespoons ketchup
•3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
•3 tablespoons maple syrup
•3 tablespoons molasses
•3 tablespoons yellow mustard
•1 tablespoon hot sauce
•2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat grill to high.
5 min
2.
Place a large Dutch oven or cast-iron pot over direct heat and cook bacon until fat has begun to render. Add onion and red pepper and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-5 minutes. Add the beans, including canning liquid, and bring to a simmer.
15 min
3.
Add brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, mustard, hot sauce, and Creole seasoning and stir to combine. Close the lid and cook the beans until the liquid has thickened, about 60 minutes. Cover the pot and move to the cooler side of the grill, then cook for another 20-30 minutes or until desired tenderness.
90 min