Smoky Sweet Baked Beans: Uncle John’s Signature Recipe
Uncle John’s Famous Baked Beans Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Calories: 411.4 per serving
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Category: Beans
Ingredients:
- 4 cups canned beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
-
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
-
Combine the drained beans, ketchup, diced onion, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, Tabasco sauce, salt, and black pepper in a large casserole dish. Mix well to coat the beans evenly.
-
Optional: If desired, lay strips of bacon over the top of the beans.
-
Sprinkle additional brown sugar over the top of the beans for a sweet caramelized finish.
-
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the beans are bubbling and the top is caramelized to your liking.
-
Serve hot as a delicious side dish at your next cookout or gathering.
This recipe for Uncle John’s Baked Beans is a surefire hit at any occasion, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Enjoy the compliments as these beans disappear from the table!


