SWEET AND SMOKY BARBECUE BEANS

Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Beans image

Provided by lazyme

Categories Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 slice bacon
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
2 tablespoons dark molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini, rinsed, drained (white kidney beans)
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

Steps:

Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
Drain bacon on paper towels.
Chop bacon; reserve.
Pour off all but 2 teaspoons drippings from skillet.
Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, sugar, molasses, vinegar and mustard and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in all beans and bacon and bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Uncover and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.