Root Beer Baked Beans (Print Version)
Bacon, root beer, and barbecue sauce create a rich, bold flavor for tender baked beans.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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3 slices bacon
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 cans pork and beans (each 450 g)
→ Sauce Components
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120 ml root beer (not diet)
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60 ml smoky barbecue sauce
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0.25 ml hot sauce
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 200°C and allow to fully preheat.
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Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, reserving 30 ml of bacon fat in the skillet. Crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
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Using the reserved bacon fat, sauté diced onion over high heat for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
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In a lightly greased 1-litre baking dish, mix the sautéed onion, crumbled bacon, pork and beans, root beer, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce until evenly combined.
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Bake uncovered for 55 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and the flavors are fully developed.
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Serve warm as an accompaniment to grilled meats or as a robust main on its own.
# Notes:
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Allow the beans to rest for a few minutes after baking; this enhances the flavor and improves sauce consistency.