Bourbon Bacon Grilled Baked Beans

Bourbon Bacon Grilled Baked Beans are smokey brown sugar sweetened, tender beans that are full of crispy bacon and caramelized onions and laced with a hint if your favorite bourbon. This tricked out, semi-homemade barbecue staple comes together quickly and easily and is simmered to thick, bubbly, flavor-packed perfection on the grill.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bourbon Bacon Grilled Baked Beans

Servings:

Calories: 339kcal

Author: Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2" strips
1 cup onion, diced
16.5 ounce can baked beans, any brand or flavor
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup bourbon
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle or ancho preferred)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Preheat the grill to a medium-low to medium heat, 300 - 350 degrees.
In a 9 or 10" cast iron skillet, add the bacon and onion.
Cook over direct heat until the bacon begins to crisp and the onion to caramelize and brown.
Move the skillet off of the flame and add the can of baked beans and all of the other remaining ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined.
Close the lid on the grill while leaving the skillet on indirect heat (not over the flame).
Stirring occaisonally, continue to cook on indirect heat for about 30 minutes, until the beans have become bubbly and thickened to the desired consistency.

Notes

Cook time can vary depending on grill size, temperature, and the amount of time the lid is open.

A 9x9" or 10x10" metal baking pan or large sauce pan can be used in place of the cast iron skillet.

Stovetop/Oven Directions:

Crisp the bacon and brown the onion on medium heat on the stovetop. Add the beans and remaining ingredients and place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until bubbly and thickened to the desired consistency.

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