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Pineapple Bacon Baked Beans

Pineapple Bacon Baked Beans


  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 people (as a side) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 ounce) package thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, finely dinced
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 large red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 (15 ounce) cans great northern white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground dry mustard
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  2. Add pineapple and chili powder to skillet and stir, cooking for about 4-5 minutes, until golden and slightly caramelized. Remove using a slottted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet. Add onion, season generously with Kosher salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring to avoid burning.
  4. Add beans, water, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, molasses, brown sugar, maple syrup, red wine vinegar, ground dry mustard, and cooked bacon. Stir to combine. Season to taste with Kosher salt.
  5. Transfer mixture to an ovenproof baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven for approximately 1 hour. Remove from oven, stir in pineapple, and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 90 mins