Smoky Sweet Baked Beans: Uncle John’s Signature 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:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 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.

3. Optional: If desired, lay strips of bacon over the top of the beans.

4. Sprinkle additional brown sugar over the top of the beans for a sweet caramelized finish.

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the beans are bubbling and the top is caramelized to your liking.

6. 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!