Best 6 Bourbon Barbecue Slow Cooker Beans Recipes

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Are you craving a smoky, savory dish with a hint of sweetness? Look no further than bourbon barbecue slow cooker beans! This tantalizing recipe infuses tender beans with a harmonious blend of spices, molasses, and a touch of bourbon, resulting in a lip-smacking dish that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply seeking a comforting meal, this slow-cooker magic is sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, turn on your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that promises to deliver a taste sensation like no other.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER BOURBON BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Slow Cooker

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 pieces of bacon
1 cup chopped onion
3 (15-ounce) cans undrained pork and beans
1 (15-ounce) can Northern Beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 (15-ounce) can Navy beans, (drained and rinsed)
¾ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup bourbon
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet. Saute onion in the bacon fat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Place onions and all other ingredients, except bacon, in a 6-quart crockpot. Stir well, cover, and cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Remove top, turn heat to high and cook 20 minutes to thicken some. Stir in bacon.

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUED BEANS



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These tangy beans travel well-transport in the same pot they're cooked in and they'll stay hot for serving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mild-flavor (light) molasses
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cans (15.5 oz each) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained, 1/2 cup liquid reserved

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onions are tender; drain.
  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix bacon, onion and remaining ingredients, including reserved liquid. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

BOURBON BARBECUE SLOW COOKER BEANS



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I am asked to bring these 'trucker beans' to almost every summer bbq! Rich, meaty and satisfying. These beans make a great side dish, are perfect to bring to a pot luck picnic, or hearty enough to be eaten as a meal.

Provided by Erica Anderson

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 10h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dry 15 bean mix for soup
1 bay leaf
1 pound bacon
1 pound ground beef
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) bottle hickory flavored barbeque sauce (such as Open Pit®)
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup real maple syrup
⅔ cup bourbon whiskey
3 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans, and place in a very large pot. Cover beans with water, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Simmer until all of the water is absorbed, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Place the chopped bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Return the skillet to the heat, and add the ground beef; cook until the beef is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
  • Combine the beans, bacon, ground beef, sliced kielbasa, onion, green pepper, red pepper, chicken broth, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, maple syrup, bourbon, and mustard in the crock of a slow cooker, and stir well to combine. Turn the slow cooker to Low heat, and cook until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1237.4 mg, Sugar 21 g

BOURBON BARBECUE SLOW COOKER BEANS



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I am asked to bring these 'trucker beans' to almost every summer bbq! Rich, meaty and satisfying. These beans make a great side dish, are perfect to bring to a pot luck picnic, or hearty enough to be eaten as a meal.

Provided by Erica Anderson

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 10h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dry 15 bean mix for soup
1 bay leaf
1 pound bacon
1 pound ground beef
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) bottle hickory flavored barbeque sauce (such as Open Pit®)
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup real maple syrup
⅔ cup bourbon whiskey
3 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans, and place in a very large pot. Cover beans with water, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Simmer until all of the water is absorbed, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Place the chopped bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Return the skillet to the heat, and add the ground beef; cook until the beef is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
  • Combine the beans, bacon, ground beef, sliced kielbasa, onion, green pepper, red pepper, chicken broth, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, maple syrup, bourbon, and mustard in the crock of a slow cooker, and stir well to combine. Turn the slow cooker to Low heat, and cook until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1237.4 mg, Sugar 21 g

SLOW-COOKER BBQ BAKED BEANS



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I was under doctor's orders to reduce the amount sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments I came up with this potluck favorite-now everyone's happy! -Sherrel Hendrix, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) dried great northern beans
2 smoked ham hocks (about 1/2 pound each)
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 teaspoons onion powder, divided
1 cup barbecue sauce
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine beans, ham hocks, water, onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon onion powder. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours until beans are tender., Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Cut meat into small cubes, discarding bones; return meat to slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce, brown sugar, nutmeg, cloves, remaining garlic powder, remaining onion powder and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cook, covered, on high about 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BOURBON SHREDDED BEEF BARBECUE (SLOW COOKER)



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Adapted from a recipe by Lori Bergquist, published in Taste of Home's Light & Tasty December/January 2004. My secret addition is the bourbon. Dad and husband went crazy, say I'm a serious chef now, LOL! Be sure to use a true and quality slow cooker to make a tender roast.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Meat

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 beef sirloin tip roast (2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup Bourbon (Jim Beam)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons chili powder
12 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides over medium-high heat; drain.
  • Transfer roast to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the ketchup, water, bourbon, onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and chili powder; pour over roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; shred with two forks and return to slow cooker. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 688.6, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: Dried beans are best for this recipe, as they hold their shape better than canned beans. Great Northern beans or pinto beans are commonly used for slow cooker bean recipes.
  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you forget to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 2-3 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the beans will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a rich, flavorful broth, such as chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Add your favorite seasonings: This recipe is a great opportunity to add your favorite seasonings. Some popular choices include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape.

Conclusion:

This easy slow cooker bourbon barbecue beans recipe is a great way to enjoy a delicious and hearty meal with minimal effort. With just a few simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker, you can have a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual get-together or a weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious meal, give this slow cooker bourbon barbecue beans recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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