Soda Jerk Beans

Get ready to elevate your classic baked beans recipe with a retro twist in these irresistible Soda Jerk Beans! Bursting with rich, smoky, and slightly sweet flavors, this dish combines tender pinto and kidney beans with crispy bacon and a velvety homemade sauce made from cola soda, brown sugar, ketchup, and a hint of smoked paprika. The secret ingredient—cola—adds a nostalgic, caramelized depth that sets these beans apart from ordinary baked beans. Perfectly balanced with a tangy touch of apple cider vinegar and mustard, this oven-baked side dish is a must-have for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare and deliciously versatile, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned pinto beans
• 2 cups canned kidney beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup cola soda
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until they are crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat in the skillet.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pinto beans and kidney beans (drained and rinsed), the cooked onion and garlic mixture, and the crumbled bacon.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, cola soda, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth.

Step 6

Pour the sauce over the bean mixture in the large bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 9

After 45 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and slightly caramelized.

Step 10

Remove the dish from the oven and allow the beans to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1884.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1842.7

Total Fat 23.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 5642.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 342.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.4g	0%
Total Sugars 129.0g
Protein 88.8g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 529.9mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 4841.3mg	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: 11.0%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 70.7%