MAPLE BAKED BEANS

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 slices bacon, diced
1 large Vidalia onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes
4 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 cup porter-style beer
1/2 cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Add bacon to a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until fat is rendered and bacon has begun to crisp.
Add onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, thyme leaves, beef, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
Remove from the stovetop and bake uncovered 45 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken. Check at 30 minutes and add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth if it looks like it getting too dry.