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Bourbon Brown Sugar Baked Beans Recipe with Pulled Pork

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A comforting and flavorful baked beans dish featuring tender pulled pork, sweet brown sugar, and a subtle smoky warmth from bourbon. Perfect for gatherings or a hearty weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 (15 oz) cans navy or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses (optional)
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked pulled pork
  • Optional: splash of barbecue sauce to mix with pork
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together bourbon, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Add a splash of water if sauce is too thick.
  3. Gently fold in the drained beans, being careful not to mash them.
  4. Toss in the pulled pork and stir just enough to distribute evenly. Add barbecue sauce if desired.
  5. Pour mixture into a 2-quart oven-safe casserole dish, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes until bubbly, caramelized on top, and aromatic.
  7. If top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes to set the sauce.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Use good-quality canned beans for best texture. Avoid rushing the baking process to allow sugars to caramelize slowly. Let the beans rest after baking for better sauce consistency. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Substitute maple syrup for molasses or use gluten-free sauces as needed. Slow cooker method: cook on low 4-6 hours, add pork last hour.

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