Emeril's Slow Cooked Bam B Q Baked Beans

Transform your next barbecue or weeknight dinner with Emeril's Slow Cooked Bam B Q Baked Beans, a hearty, flavor-packed dish that will wow your taste buds. This recipe takes traditional baked beans to the next level with smoky, sweet, and tangy notes, thanks to an irresistible blend of dark brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection over eight hours, these beans soak up the rich flavors of crisp bacon, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and a bold mix of smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Perfect as a savory side dish or a satisfying main course, these beans pair beautifully with grilled meats or cornbread. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this dish is an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 0.5 pound bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the dried navy beans to remove any debris, then soak them in cold water overnight.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then set them aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the diced bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Step 4

Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 6

Transfer the sautéed vegetables, bacon, and soaked beans to a slow cooker.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dark brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Pour the sauce mixture over the beans in the slow cooker, then add the water.

Step 9

Stir everything to combine, ensuring the beans are fully submerged in the liquid.

Step 10

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Step 12

Serve the baked beans hot as a side dish or a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2613.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4309.9

Total Fat 104.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 249.5mg	0%
Sodium 8301.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 672.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 80.9g	0%
Total Sugars 357.8g
Protein 190.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1368.2mg	0%
Iron 39.3mg	0%
Potassium 11234.9mg	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: 21.5%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 61.2%