Moe’s BBQ Baked Beans Recipe
Looking for the ultimate barbecue baked beans recipe that’ll steal the show at your next cookout? This Moe’s BBQ baked beans recipe delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy home cooks who want maximum impact.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Bush’s Original Baked Beans drained, reserve top layer only
- 4-6 strips thick-cut bacon chopped
- ½ medium onion diced
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Let bacon come to room temperature for easier chopping.
- Cook the Bacon: Heat your cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until slightly crispy but still tender, about 5-7 minutes. Don’t overcook as it will continue cooking in the oven.
- Drain Carefully: Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined bowl. Drain excess fat from skillet, leaving just the browned bits and a thin layer of fat for flavor.
- Add Beans: Drain the top liquid layer from your baked beans only, then add beans to the skillet with the bacon drippings.
- Layer the Flavors: Add all remaining ingredients directly to the skillet: diced onion, minced garlic, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Return the cooked bacon to the mixture.
- Mix and Season: Stir everything together until well combined. The mixture should be thick but not dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, uncovered. The top should be slightly caramelized and the sauce thickened.
- Rest and Serve: Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and sauce to thicken further.
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Notes
Store leftover BBQ baked beans in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, or warm gently on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking.