"Bold and Spicy Baked Beans"

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, sliced across and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped (I don't use, my family would revolt!)
• 1 large can (28 ounces) Pork and Beans, undrained, we prefer Bush's Bean's
• 1 can (15 ounce) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounce) Great Northern Beans (or black beans, butter beans, kidney; whatever you prefer
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup medium or hot picante sauce (trust me, it makes them!)
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Details

Adapted from sunflowersupperclub.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the bacon until almost cooked, but not too crisp. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl. Drain all but about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the skillet and add the onion and green pepper, if using. Saute for a few minutes to soften. Add to the large bowl with the bacon.


Into the large bowl add the undrained pork and beans, the 2 cans of rinsed and drained beans and the rest of the ingredients and mix well.


Pour into a 9 x 13 inch dish. Bake covered at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 20-25 more minutes.