**Spicy BBQ Root Beer Baked Beans: A Sweet, Savory, and Tangy Treat**
Baked beans are a classic summer cookout dish, and this recipe takes them to the next level with the addition of spicy BBQ sauce and root beer. The result is a dish that is sweet, savory, tangy, and a little bit smoky. This recipe also includes instructions for making a vegetarian version of the dish, as well as a slow cooker version for those who want to make it ahead of time. So whether you're firing up the grill or just looking for a delicious and easy side dish, these spicy BBQ root beer baked beans are sure to be a hit.
**In addition to the classic baked beans recipe, this article also includes recipes for:**
* **Slow Cooker Spicy BBQ Root Beer Baked Beans:** This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. Simply combine all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
* **Vegetarian Spicy BBQ Root Beer Baked Beans:** This recipe uses veggie burgers instead of pork and beans. It's a great option for vegetarians and vegans.
* **Spicy BBQ Root Beer Baked Beans with Cornbread Muffins:** This recipe is a complete meal in one! It includes instructions for making cornbread muffins to serve alongside the baked beans.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and easy spicy BBQ root beer baked beans.
ROOT BEER BAKED BEANS
I found this recipe in an issue of Southern Living. I changed it up just a bit. The root beer sweetens the baked beans!
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Beans
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
- Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Sauté diced onions and garlic in hot bacon drippings in skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes or until tender.
- Remove skillet from heat and add crips bacon, beans, rootbeer, barbecue sauce, dry mustard and Tabasco to the skillet; stir until well combined.
- Pour bean mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish.
- Bake beans, uncovered, at 400°F for 55 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 639.8, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 7.1
BEER BAKED BEANS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice each slice of bacon into 4 pieces. Cook in a large pot over medium heat, until fat is rendered, but bacon is not yet crispy.
- In pan with bacon fat, cook chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer with a ladle to a 2-quart casserole dish. Place on foil-lined baking sheet and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until beans are desired thickness.
SPICY BBQ ROOT BEER BAKED BEANS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9 x 9 inch baking pan (or 9 x 13 inch pan) with non stick cooking spray.
- Cook bacon over the stove until desired doneness (I like mine crunchy, but I usually do it a little underdone, because it bakes in the oven as well).
- After the bacon is cooked, crumble it up into a bowl and add black pepper and maple syrup. Toss until well combined.
- In a larger bowl, combine the baked beans, root beer, brown sugar, molasses and cayenne pepper.
- Add in half of the bacon crumbles.
- Pour the mixture into the sprayed pan. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon on top, as well as the jalapeños if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the center is heated through, and the edges begin to bubble.
- Remove from oven and eat warm.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 360 kcal, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 36 mg
ROOT BEER BAKED BEANS
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Set a medium oven-safe pot over moderate heat and add bacon. Cook until most of the fat is rendered out and the bacon is crisp. Prepare a plate with paper towels, and using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from the pot to the plate. Set about a quarter of the bacon aside, for garnish.
- Add the onions, garlic and ginger to the pot, and saute until soft and golden. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste deepens in color, about another minute.
- Next add the root beer, cider vinegar, molasses, grainy mustard, red pepper flakes and garam masala. Stir to combine. Then add the beans and bacon, and gently stir so the beans don't lose their shape. Taste for salt and pepper, then pop into the oven, uncovered, until the mixture thickens, about 30 minutes. Remove the beans from the oven, let it cool slightly, and sprinkle with reserved bacon and serve.
- Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using into a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.
THE BEST BARBECUE BAKED BEANS
It's not a real barbecue until a dish of baked beans shows up! While there are many different versions and many different techniques, I'm here to tell you that these are the best. These are the tastiest, most satisfying, the easiest, and the meatiest. They not only make a great side dish, but if the budget's a little tight, these will absolutely work as a main course. Sprinkle the top with sliced green onion if you like.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Baked Beans
Time 11h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Add dry beans to a bowl, cover with water, and let soak for 8 hours, or overnight.
- Drain beans and transfer to a large pot filled with 3 quarts of cold, fresh water. Add bay leaf, pork shoulder, and onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir. Skim off foam if desired. Let simmer until beans are just tender, about 1 hour.
- While beans simmer, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder in a bowl with a whisk. Set aside until needed.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Transfer tender bean mixture to a deep, 15x10-inch baking dish using a spider strainer. Pour in barbecue sauce mixture and 2 ½ cups of the bean cooking liquid. Place bacon slices on top.
- Bake uncovered in the center of the preheated oven until the liquids have reduced into a thick sauce, 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 995.3 mg
PERFECT BBQ BAKED BEANS
I saw a similar recipe online a while back and have been amending it to make it my own. Everyone always loves these beans, and they are a sweet, filling, and yummy addition to a plate of potato salad and the smokey BBQ we all love!
Provided by aleasa
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and mesquite seasoning until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease, and transfer the meat mixture to a large baking dish. Stir in the baked beans, molasses, brown sugar, barbeque sauce, dry mustard powder, and cayenne pepper, and mix until any small lumps of brown sugar have dissolved.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the beans are bubbling and the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1330.7 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
SPICY BAKED BEANS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories casseroles, project, side dish
Time 9h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place all beans in a bowl, cover with water to a depth of 2 inches, add thyme and soak at least 4 hours.
- Heat a heavy 3-quart casserole. Add cumin seeds, and cook, stirring, until they dance around and smell toasty. Remove them.
- Add the oil, onion, carrot and bacon to casserole, and saute over medium heat 10 minutes, until the bacon is golden. Stir in the jalapeno, garlic and toasted cumin seeds.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Drain beans, and add them along with the canned and fresh tomatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, bay leaf, orange rind and crushed peppercorns. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, and add 3 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a slow simmer. Place in the oven, and cook 2 hours.
- Add vinegar and salt to taste. Return to the oven 2 1/2 hours longer, until the liquid has been absorbed but the beans are still moist. Adjust seasonings, adding more vinegar and salt if needed. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 445, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of BBQ sauce, such as a sweeter or spicier variety.
- If you don't have root beer, you can substitute it with an equal amount of cola or ginger ale.
- For a smokier flavor, add a teaspoon of liquid smoke to the beans.
- If you like crispy beans, bake them for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Conclusion:
These Spicy BBQ Root Beer Baked Beans are a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors is irresistible, and the beans are baked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give these Spicy BBQ Root Beer Baked Beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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