Sunday, May 26, 2013

Root Beer Baked Beans with Bacon

Root Beer Baked Beans with Bacon

4 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
3 1/2 cups chopped onions 
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1 1/2 cups root beer
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. 
  • Cook bacon in large ovenproof pot over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. 
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. 
  • Add onions to drippings in pot; cook until beginning to brown, stirring often, about 8 minutes. 
  • Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add beans, root beer, vinegar, molasses, tomato paste, mustard, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper; mix. 
  • Stir in bacon; bring to boil.
  • Transfer to oven; bake uncovered until liquid thickens, about 30 minutes.


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