Hot and Smoky Baked Beans  Ingredients:       6 bacon slices    1 1/2 cups  chopped onion       1 1/4 cups  purchased barbecue sauce    3/4 cup  dark beer       1/4 cup  mild-flavored (light) molasses    3 tablespoons Dijon mustard       3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar    2 tablespoons  Worcestershire sauce       1 tablespoon  soy sauce    4 to 6 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies       6 15- to 16-ounce cans  Great Northern beans, drained    Chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Transfer 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet to large bowl. Finely chop bacon; add to bowl. Add onion and next 7 ingredients to bowl and whisk to blend. Whisk in 4 to 6 teaspoons chipotle chilies, depending on spiciness desired. Stir in beans. Transfer bean mixture to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Bake uncovered until liquid bubbles and thickens slightly, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes.

Categories:  Baked Dishes, Beans, Side Dish, Side Dishes, Skillet, stove top

Estimated Serving:  12

Estimated preparation time:  20 min.

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2010/02/06