Canned beans, a few simple ingredients, plus an hour in the oven equals the perfect baked beans for your summer get-togethers.
Hello hello! My name is Kelsey and I blog over at Simple Life by Kels, where I share how to get healthy from the inside out with real food, tips on juicing, and all about natural yeast baking. I have been called a hippie plenty of times and I don’t mind one bit. Today I am thrilled to share a great summer staple with you.
This recipe for Baked Beans graced every summer picnic, party, and barbecue that I can remember growing up. My mom was always asked to bring the beans! These beans can be prepared either for the oven or a slow cooker, which makes them easy to transport.
Whether as a side for a BBQ, a topping for baked potatoes — trust me on this — or on their own, these beans are a crowd pleaser that even the kids will love. I feel that there will always be the smell of meat on the grill, delicious salads, lots of laughter, and a watermelon lying nearby whenever baked beans show up! I love how food can connect us and create such wonderful memories. One of my favorite things to do is to take my childhood favorite recipes and “healthify” them for my own kids!
Quick note — I use coconut sugar as an alternative to brown sugar in all of my cooking/baking, but feel free to use whatever you have in your pantry. I use coconut sugar because it has a low glycemic index, so it doesn’t spike your blood sugar, and contains many vitamins and minerals the body needs. I can’t write a post without adding in a little “real food tip”. 😉
Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 8 cans original pork and beans (I like Bush’s brand because the ingredients are all pronounceable)
- 1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2” pieces, cooked, and drained
- 1 c coconut sugar
- 1/4 c molasses
- 1 large handful dehydrated onion flakes
- 2 T yellow mustard
- 2 T finely chopped green pepper
- 1 tsp tabasco sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a 6 qt pot or slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for one hour, or 2 hrs on low in the crock pot.
That’s all there is to it! I love baked beans with my Simple Teriyaki Burgers or Steak Kabobs; add some fresh fruit and veggies and you have the perfect summer meal! If you give these a try, I would love to hear about it in the comments. Come see what else I am up to on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook!
Thanks for letting me chime in, Rebecca!
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