JUNE 6, 2009 - BARBECUED BAKED BEANS

JUNE 6, 2009 - BARBECUED BAKED BEANS

NOTE: These barbecued baked beans are wonderful to go with pork steaks and potato salad.  Both adults and children love this dish.

3 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans

1 to 2 slices thick bacon, optional

 

½ cup brown sugar

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 teaspoons mustard

1/3 cup ketchup

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place beans in a heavy 3-quart pot. If using bacon, fry until crisp, being careful not to burn. Crunch up bacon and add to beans.

2. Add brown sugar, onion, mustard, and ketchup; stir until blended. Bring mixture to boil on stove; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish and bake in oven uncovered about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 1½ quarts.