Ultimate Slow Cooker Molasses Trio Beans

Recipe: Suicide Beans

Overview

Suicide Beans are a flavorful twist on traditional baked beans, perfect for a potluck or a cozy weeknight dinner. This recipe, inspired by a former colleague, elevates the classic with a vegetarian-friendly approach, omitting pork and bacon while delivering robust taste. It’s designed to fill a standard crockpot, ensuring there’s plenty to go around.

• Cook Time: 8 hours
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
• Servings: Approximately fills a standard crockpot

Ingredients

• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can lima beans
• 1 can butter beans
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 4-8 strips of bacon (optional, omit for vegetarian version)

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 292.3
• Fat: 5.8g
• Saturated Fat: 1.8g
• Cholesterol: 7.7mg
• Sodium: 564mg
• Carbohydrates: 53g
• Fiber: 6.4g
• Sugar: 26.5g
• Protein: 8.6g

Recipe Instructions

1. Preparation:

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   • Rinse and drain kidney beans, lima beans, and butter beans.
   • Chop the onion.

2. Assembly:

   • In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients: kidney beans, lima beans, butter beans, molasses, chopped onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and bacon (if using).

3. Cooking:

   • Stir all ingredients together until well blended.
   • Cook on low for 6-8 hours. The slow cooking time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

4. Serving:

   • Serve hot directly from the crockpot, ensuring to mix well before serving to distribute flavors evenly.

Tips and Variations

• Vegetarian Option: Skip the bacon to keep this dish vegetarian-friendly. The molasses and Worcestershire sauce provide a rich umami flavor that makes up for the absence of meat.
• Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet dish, reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.
• Make Ahead: These beans taste even better the next day as flavors continue to develop overnight. Simply reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Conclusion

Suicide Beans are a hearty and satisfying dish that brings a new dimension to classic baked beans. Whether you’re catering to a vegetarian crowd or simply looking to spice up your weeknight dinner routine, this recipe is sure to please with its rich flavors and comforting appeal. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of Suicide Beans at your next gathering or family meal!