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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 minutes mins
Cook Time: 1 hour hr
Total Time: 1 hour hr 10 minutes 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. Kate says

    Posted on 5/31/17 at 8:58 am

    You are so awesome for giving us this recipe. Thanks for that.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:22 am

      You are welcome! It is my joy!

      Reply
  2. Tiara Wilson says

    Posted on 5/31/17 at 7:41 am

    This looks absolutely delicious. My husband loves baked beans. I am going to have to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 3:48 am

      Thanks! I hope you and your husband enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Yeu Doi says

    Posted on 5/30/17 at 4:07 pm

    Thank you for the recipe and post. The photos look amazing. Will try to make it soon! Shall check your blog on a regular basis for cooking ideas.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 3:57 am

      Thanks a lot! I hope you find recipes that you can make for your family!

      Reply
  4. Gennifer Rose says

    Posted on 5/26/17 at 6:21 pm

    Yum! I LOVE baked beans! Whenever I visit my sister in Austin I always order a lot of “fixins'” which includes a big side of baked beans 🙂

    Gennifer Rose | http://www.GenniferRose.com

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:05 pm

      Can’t go wrong with a heaping serving of beans!

      Reply
  5. saidat says

    Posted on 5/26/17 at 6:19 am

    5 stars
    Now this is baked beans with a fancy twist. I will try this recipe though without bacon and bourbon.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 5/26/17 at 11:15 pm

      Less rich but I am sure it will still be delicious 🙂

      Reply
  6. Aditi says

    Posted on 5/25/17 at 3:52 pm

    Great combination! Will certainly try!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 5/26/17 at 11:13 pm

      Thanks, Aditi 🙂

      Reply
  7. Candy Rachelle says

    Posted on 5/25/17 at 8:41 am

    Ok, you just did it with the beans! I will DEF be trying this this weekend. Pinapples in baked beans! Who would’ve thunk?!?

    http://www.keepingupwithcandy.com

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 5/26/17 at 11:14 pm

      You’ll love the delicious combination 🙂

      Reply
  8. Courtney says

    Posted on 5/24/17 at 6:13 pm

    Those look delicious!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 5/24/17 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  9. Nati says

    Posted on 5/24/17 at 4:54 pm

    this looks mouth-watering! I am terrible in the kitchen but I am determined to improve and this is something I would love to try!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 5/24/17 at 11:44 pm

      This is such an easy recipe, I am sure you’ll have it ready without a hitch 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:48 pm

    I love that you used pineapples with your Bourbon Baked Beans recipe! I have never tried pineapples with baked beans before. I love pineapples and baked beans so I bet the two combined together are very good!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:07 pm

      You bet, Jennifer. Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Daniela Miovska says

    Posted on 5/24/17 at 12:18 pm

    It definitely sounds as challenging mix of tastes, since there is pineapple and coffee with the beans, but since I am an adventurous type I’ll try it for sure!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks, Daniela. The flavors are so good together in this dish!

      Reply
  12. Dionne Abouelela says

    Posted on 5/23/17 at 11:19 pm

    5 stars
    My grandmother used to cook her beans like this! I had forgotten all about it before this blog. Wow, what a blast of loveable nostalgia (packs up to run to the store).

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 5/28/17 at 12:25 am

      Aren’t food memories the best? I hope this recipe comes close to what your grandmother makes 🙂

      Reply
  13. priti says

    Posted on 5/23/17 at 6:25 pm

    Never cooked beans with pineapple before, looks interesting

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:08 pm

      You should try this, Priti! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Nicola says

    Posted on 5/23/17 at 1:01 pm

    In South Africa we have “braai’s” and not BBQ’s – that being said, this looks like the perfect side dish to accompany any braai. Will surely give it a try!

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    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks, Nicola! I hope you enjoy this!

      Reply
  15. Odette says

    Posted on 5/23/17 at 12:47 pm

    Pineapple with beans is an interesting combination. I’ve never tried it before.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/28/17 at 4:09 pm

      You should give this a go, Odette! 🙂

      Reply
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