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gary's baked beans

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Recipe by
Garrison Wayne
@TheOrganizedChef
La Quinta, CA

If you are a lover of baked beans, you probably have your own version of doctoring up a can of baked beans. When I was a kid, we used pork and beans. This is my personal way of adding little bits of things to add up to a marvelous side dish. If you opt to use olive oil instead of bacon fat, this recipe is totally Vegan. I used Bush's Home Style Baked Beans when I prepared this recipe. The yield is 6 servings, so double the recipe for a larger crowd. I will make these for my next BBQ Rib Event.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For gary's baked beans

  • 1 can
    baked beans (28oz)
  • 1/2 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2 lg
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lg
    carrot, scrubbed, grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    real maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    irish whiskey or bourbon
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil or bacon fat
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 pinch
    ground cloves (don't add too much)
  • 1/4 tsp
    dry thyme, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar

How To Make gary's baked beans

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients except the balsamic vinegar in a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to stir gently.
  • 2
    Transfer beans to a baking dish with a lid and bake covered in a slow oven (250 degrees) for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until the onions are clear and cooked through.
  • 3
    Uncover beans and add balsamic vinegar, Stir well. Bake beans an additional 30-45 minutes, uncovered or until liquid reduces to your liking.
  • 4
    Remove from oven and cover with lid on counter. Let rest for 20-30 minutes, while you finish up the rest of your meal. Serve in individual crocks/ramekins. Offer a small spoon .
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