Bursting Baked Beans

 

These beans are bursting with flavor.

I was making fancy baked beans 15 years ago; before you could buy them in a can that way.  Experimenting with flavors is something I want to teach you; not to be afraid to try it. I've had enough bad food in my day that if you actually mess up (just don't claim the dish at a party).

In a 2 Quart Saucepan:

1/2 Medium Onion - chopped fine (not minced)

1/2  Green Onion - minced (or even put in a food processor so people can't see it) *

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

Saute' on low heat until soft

In a frying pan:

Fry four pieces of pork bacon or turkey bacon

If you are frying turkey bacon, I always use a little olive oil in the pan to help it along (I like mine extra crispy)

After crispy - set aside

Back to the beans....

In the saucepan that you just cooked the onions and green peppers, add:

1 - 30 Ounce Can Pinto Beans

1 Small Can Black Beans (Rinsed)

1 Small Can Dark Red Kidney Beans (Rinsed)

1 Cup of your Favorite BBQ Sauce

1 Tablespoon of Prepared Mustard 

1/3 Cup Ketchup

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Tablespoon of Cumin

2 Tablespoons of Chili Powder

1/2 Teaspoon of Black Pepper

1 Teaspoon of Salt

1/2 Teaspoon of Seasoned Salt

1/2 Teaspoon of Granulated Garlic

Crumble the bacon into the pot - stir well and cook for one hour.  If you want to, you can spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray - pour in the beans and bake in the oven on 350 degrees for one hour. 

*Whenever I use green peppers and I know that my guests say they don't like green peppers, I put them in a food processor and pulverize them.  Then, you can't see them.  Out of sight, out of mind.

My mom and dad used to entertain a couple that the wife despised onions.  Well, we put onions into just about everything.  This is the trick he taught me.  Nope....she never knew !!

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