Copycat Love's Barbecue Pit Bbq Baked Beans

Recreate the nostalgic flavors of a barbecue classic with this irresistible recipe for Copycat Love's Barbecue Pit BBQ Baked Beans. Packed with tender navy beans, crispy thick-cut bacon, and a rich homemade BBQ sauce, this dish is slow-baked to perfection, allowing the sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors to meld beautifully. The sauce, made with ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, is enhanced by smoky paprika, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce for that authentic barbecue flair. Ideal as a hearty side dish for cookouts, family dinners, or potlucks, these baked beans deliver the comforting taste of a beloved barbecue pit tradition right to your kitchen. Perfectly caramelized and packed with protein, they're guaranteed to be the star of your next backyard feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Canned navy beans
• 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Prepared mustard
• 1.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Cut the thick-cut bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Step 3

Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the skillet. Finely dice the yellow onion and add it to the skillet. Sauté the onion over medium heat until it becomes soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and water. Mix well to create the BBQ bean sauce.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then place them in an oven-safe casserole dish or Dutch oven.

Step 6

Add the sautéed onions and crispy bacon to the casserole dish with the beans, then pour the BBQ sauce over the top. Stir everything together thoroughly to ensure the beans are evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 8

After 1 hour, remove the lid or foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 30 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken and caramelize slightly around the edges.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let the baked beans cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy as a side dish with your favorite BBQ meals!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1481.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2420.8

Total Fat 40.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 5010.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 433.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.7g	0%
Total Sugars 198.9g
Protein 91.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 799.5mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 4998.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.7%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 70.4%