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Slow Cooker Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon

This slow cooker spicy baked beans recipe combines smoky bacon, tangy molasses, and a kick of jalapeno for a hearty, flavorful dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 8-10 slices bacon sliced into bite sized pieces, the star of smoky flavor
  • 1 yellow onion diced fine to melt into sweetness and depth
  • 2-4 jalapeno peppers seeds out, diced fine to control your heat level just right
  • 54 oz can pork and beans the base that picks up all the taste
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup bringing a little tang and moisture
  • ¼ cup molasses for that deep rich sweetness you can’t skip
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar because a little sweet balances the spice real good
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar a sharp burst to brighten the whole pot
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard adds a bit of zing and layers of flavor
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjusting the spice kick to your love
  • a pinch black pepper for subtle heat

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • First, cook your bacon in a large skillet over medium heat till it’s nice and crisp. Don’t toss the fat, keep it in that pan.
  • Next, toss in your diced onion and jalapeno peppers into the bacon fat. Let them sauté until soft and smelling amazing, about 5 minutes.
  • Now, add the cooked bacon pieces, sautéed veggies, and pork and beans into your slow cooker. Stir in ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper till everything’s mixed well.
  • Cover your slow cooker and set it on low for around 240 minutes (4-6 hours) or high for 120-180 minutes (2-3 hours). You wanna make sure it’s all heated through and the flavors got time to meld good.
  • When time’s up, give it a good stir. You gotta check seasoning here and add salt or pepper if you feel it needs more love. Finally, scoop it into bowls garnished with fresh parsley and jalapeño slices if you like a little extra pop on top, and enjoy warm.

Notes

This dish is perfect served warm and garnished with fresh parsley and jalapeño slices. For best results, use the slow release method when cooking your beans.