Slow cooker baked beans are easy to make with a few pantry basics and the crockpot.
Ingredients :
8 slices bacon plus 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat
1 large onion finely diced
⅔ cup ketchup
⅓ cup molasses
3 tablespoons brown sugar * dark or light
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
½ green bell pepper finely diced, optional
56 ounces canned baked beans or pork and beans, 2 x 28 oz cans
15 ounces canned navy beans drained and rinsed, 1 can
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions :
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon fat. Crumble the bacon and refrigerate for serving.
Add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened, stirring frequently.
In the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker, combine the onions, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard.
Add the beans, green pepper if using, and ½ of the bacon, reserve the remaining bacon for serving. Stir to combine.
Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Garnish with reserved bacon for serving and season with salt and pepper.
