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Bourbon Baked Beans

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By: LalainePosted: 05/20/2017Updated: 07/12/2019
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Bourbon Baked Beans with Bacon and Pineapples

Bourbon Baked Beans are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite summer meals. A delicious medley of sweet, smoky and savory flavors, they’re sure to be hit at any cookout!

Serve up a generous spoonful of these bourbon baked beans with bacon and pineapples at your next barbecue.
Bourbon Baked Beans

Guys, we’re just a month away from summer, and I can’t be more excited! I may be dreading the hot weather about to come, but I sure am looking forward to the backyard BBQ’s that’s sure to happen.

We love firing up the pit during warmer months and like switching things up from a full-on Mexican feast of pollo asado, Spanish rice, and charro beans to Korean-inspired grill fest complete with Kalbi, steamed rice, and banchan. But I have to say, nothing beats the mouthwatering combo of thick, juicy burgers, creamy potato salad, and hearty baked beans.

Everyone loves these sweet and savory bourbon baked beans. Salty bacon and pineapple round out the flavors.

Bourbon baked beans are pretty much the only way we like to enjoy baked beans at home. With the addition of bacon, Bourbon, brown sugar, pineapple, and seasonings, your regular canned baked beans turn into something short of magical.

They’re sweet, smoky, savory, and the ultimate accompaniment for summer cookouts or just about any time you crave a hearty side dish.

What Beans to Use for Baked Beans:

While other types of beans such as pinto, kidney or garbanzo can also be used, baked beans are more commonly made of white beans such as Navy or Great Northern beans.

Every spoonful of these yummy bourbon baked beans is delicious; you'll definitely want seconds!

Tips On How to Make Bourbon Baked Beans:

  • To keep the beans from falling apart, keep stirring to a minimum. Use a thick bottomed dutch oven and cook at a gentle simmer to prevent burning.
  • Coffee might sound like a weird ingredient to add to stewed beans but don’t omit as it helps to brighten and deepen flavors.

I like to throw the baked beans in the oven for a good half hour as I love the pop of color and extra flavor brought on by the roasted pineapples, but you can certainly skip that if you’re not a big fan of the fruit. Just continue to cook stovetop until the beans are nice and thick and they’ll be just as amazing.

If you want almost zero work, you can also make the baked beans in a slow cooker by following the easy directions below.

How to Make Crock Pot Baked Beans

  1. In a pan over medium heat, add chopped bacon and cook until it begins to render fat. Add onions and cook until softened. Drain excess fat.
  2. In a crockpot, combine bourbon, barbecue sauce, brewed coffee, brown sugar, spicy mustard, and ground ginger. Stir until well-blended.
  3. Add canned baked beans and bacon-onion mixture. Stir until combined.
  4. Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for about 4 to 5 hours or on LOW for about 6 to 7 hours.
  5. Add pineapple slices and continue to cook uncovered on HIGH for about 30 to 45 minutes or on LOW for about 1 hour until thickened.

Make sure to bookmark this baked beans recipe for your next cookout; they’re sure to be a hit with the crowd. Serve with loaded potato salad, coleslaw slaw and buffalo burgers for the perfect summer feast.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

Baked Beans recipe with bacon and pineapples
4.84 from 6 votes

Bourbon Baked Beans

Bourbon Baked Beans are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite summer meals. A delicious medley of sweet, smoky and savory flavors, they're sure to be hit at any cookout!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Side Dish
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12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 5 pieces sliced pineapples

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven over medium heat, add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until it begins to render fat and brown. 
  • Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are limp and bacon is crisp. Drain excess fat.
  • Add baked beans, Bourbon, barbecue sauce, brewed coffee, brown sugar, spicy brown mustard, and ground ginger. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and thickened.
  • Transfer to a cast iron skillet or baking dish and arrange sliced pineapples on top.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 350 F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 431kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 1353mg, Potassium: 916mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 50IU, Vitamin C: 12.4mg, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 4.7mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Dutchman says

    Posted on 10/22/18 at 10:08 am

    Did ANYONE rate this recipe AFTER preparing it??? It sure looks good, but the proof is in the tasting.

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    Posted on 6/12/17 at 10:30 am

    WOw these look delicious! I bet my whole family would enjoy these!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/12/17 at 11:53 am

      I am sure they would 🙂

      Reply
  3. Bruce Schinkel says

    Posted on 6/12/17 at 7:12 am

    This looks and sounds amazing … i can hardly wait to smell and taste it too!! Thanks so much for this recipe

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/27/17 at 2:42 pm

      You are welcome, Bruce! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. andrea says

    Posted on 6/12/17 at 6:07 am

    These sound amazing and what cool way to serve them. I have never thought about adding pineapple but it sounds like the perfect addition:)

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/27/17 at 4:43 pm

      Thanks, Andrea!The pineapples add notes of freshness and sweetness.

      Reply
  5. lex says

    Posted on 6/12/17 at 5:57 am

    5 stars
    a beans lover, have not had it this way but it sure looks good and healthy. good food comes differently and sure this is one. thanks for the insight to this.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/27/17 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you! I hope you give this a try 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amber Myers says

    Posted on 6/11/17 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum, I’d love these. Baked beans are some of my favorite sides. These sound scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/27/17 at 4:46 pm

      You will surely love this, Amber!

      Reply
  7. Merry says

    Posted on 6/10/17 at 9:15 pm

    Oh my goodness! These looks amazing! I love making baked beans a little more special when we have people over for a cook out.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/27/17 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks,Merry! This always gets the thumbs up!

      Reply
  8. Aaron says

    Posted on 5/31/17 at 2:49 pm

    4 stars
    I love how you put the nutritional fact there! Makes people aware of what they are actually eating! 🙂

    Aaron | aarongonetravelling.com

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/1/17 at 5:40 pm

      Yes, a lot of readers find the information helpful. Thanks, Aaron 🙂

      Reply
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