Sweet and Sour Baked Beans with a Kick

Get ready to elevate your next barbecue or family dinner with these Sweet and Sour Baked Beans with a Kick! This crowd-pleasing recipe brings together tender navy beans, crispy bacon, and a tangy-sweet homemade sauce infused with ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. A touch of Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and smoked paprika enhances the depth of flavor, while optional hot sauce adds just the right amount of heat for those who like a spicy twist. Perfectly caramelized in the oven, these beans strike a delicious balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy with every bite. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled meats or enjoying it as a standalone comfort food, this dish is sure to impress. Ready in just over an hour and fit for six, these beans are the ultimate side dish with irresistible flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Canned navy beans
• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.75 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional, for heat)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

In the same skillet, using the bacon grease, sauté the finely chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Turn off the heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, hot sauce (if using), smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well blended.

Step 6

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, combine the cooked onions and garlic, crumbled bacon, drained navy beans, and the prepared sauce. Mix thoroughly to ensure the beans are evenly coated.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Uncover the dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes to let the top caramelize slightly.

Step 9

Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and let the beans cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a hearty side dish and enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors with a slight kick of spice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(995.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540.8

Total Fat 23.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 5643.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.1g	0%
Total Sugars 83.2g
Protein 78.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 515.9mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3419.7mg	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: 13.4%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 66.7%