Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Beans

By mirelsonp

Recipe Source: Bon Appetit - July 1998

Ingredients

• 1 bacon slice
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
• 1 15- to 16-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 15- to 16-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Chop bacon; reserve. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons drippings from skillet.

2. Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, sugar, molasses, vinegar and mustard and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in all beans and bacon and bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Uncover and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.