Best 7 Molasses Bbq Beans Recipes

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Are you searching for a finger-licking, tantalizingly sweet, and smoky flavor that will elevate your taste buds to a new level of culinary ecstasy? Look no further than molasses barbecue beans, a delectable dish that perfectly harmonizes the richness of molasses with the savory smokiness of barbecue. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, a potluck gathering, or simply craving a soul-satisfying meal, this versatile recipe is sure to leave you and your loved ones captivated from the first bite.

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BBQ BAKED BEANS



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BBQ baked beans are a summer staple. This shortcut version relies on ordinary canned baked beans, which we dress up with fresh peppers, onions, cider vinegar and barbecue sauce. The sweet and tangy side dish is perfect for a summer barbecue, picnic, potluck or weeknight dinner. The beans taste even better the next day, so they can be prepared ahead of time and reheated or served at room temperature.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices bacon (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
Two 28-ounce cans baked beans
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat an oven-proof heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring often, until the fat has started to render and the bacon is beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and bell pepper and continue to cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the canned beans, barbecue sauce, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pot to the oven and bake (uncovered) until the sauce thickens and the beans on top begin to brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

MOLASSES BAKED BEANS



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These hearty from-scratch baked beans taste like they were simmered over an open fire. Their sweet and zippy flavor is as big as the great outdoors. No matter what kind of meal you're "rustling up", this satisfying side dish is certain to please. -Sandra Thorn, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h25m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds dried navy beans
5 quarts water, divided
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup butter, melted
2 large onions, quartered
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke or barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place beans and 2-1/2 qts. water in a 6-qt. Dutch oven; bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans; return to pan with remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Return beans to pan; add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beans reach desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Add some of the reserved cooking liquid if too thick.

Nutrition Facts :

MELISSA'S ULTIMATE BBQ BAKED BEANS



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This recipe for ultimate baked beans has the perfect combination of bacon, hamburger, three kinds of beans, and sweet-not-spicy BBQ sauce. I have made this recipe for years and have never had any leftovers!

Provided by Melissa Martin Edmonds

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 slices bacon
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
½ cup BBQ sauce
⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Crumble cooled bacon and set aside.
  • Combine ground beef mixture, bacon, beans, BBQ sauce, white sugar, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, mustard, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once, until thickened and bubbly, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1209.6 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

CLASSIC BBQ BAKED BEANS



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No cookout in the South is complete without baked beans. This is a simple recipe that combines sweet and smoky ingredients for a thick, rich, and perfect side dish.

Provided by Frank Thomas

Categories     Bean     Backyard BBQ     Grill/Barbecue     Summer     Juneteenth     Fourth of July     Bacon     Maple Syrup     Vinegar

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ pound thick-cut bacon, diced
½ large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 16-ounce cans kidney beans
½ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high.
  • Place a large Dutch oven or cast-iron pot over direct heat and cook bacon until fat has begun to render. Add onion and red pepper and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-5 minutes. Add the beans, including canning liquid, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, mustard, hot sauce, and Creole seasoning and stir to combine. Close the lid and cook the beans until the liquid has thickened, about 60 minutes. Cover the pot and move to the cooler side of the grill, then cook for another 20-30 minutes or until desired tenderness.

PERFECT BBQ BAKED BEANS



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I saw a similar recipe online a while back and have been amending it to make it my own. Everyone always loves these beans, and they are a sweet, filling, and yummy addition to a plate of potato salad and the smokey BBQ we all love!

Provided by aleasa

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans (such as Bush's Original®)
¼ cup molasses
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup barbeque sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and mesquite seasoning until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease, and transfer the meat mixture to a large baking dish. Stir in the baked beans, molasses, brown sugar, barbeque sauce, dry mustard powder, and cayenne pepper, and mix until any small lumps of brown sugar have dissolved.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the beans are bubbling and the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1330.7 mg, Sugar 32.8 g

OLD FASHIONED BROWN SUGAR AND MOLASSES OVEN-BAKED BEANS



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Put these ingredients in your Bean Pot and after about six hours you'll have the best baked beans you've ever tasted! Serve with Baby Back Ribs and Party wings.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Beans

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried navy beans
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons dark molasses
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1 medium onion, peeled, left whole
1/4 lb salt pork

Steps:

  • Remove stones from beans, rinsing well in a colander.
  • Place beans in a large pan, adding a teaspoon of salt along with enough water to cover contents by 3 inches.
  • Over high heat, bring beans to a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat, cover pan and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Uncover pan, breing contents back to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
  • As necessary, add more water to keep beans well covered.
  • Drain beans well, reserving liquid.
  • In a 2 1/2 quart bean pot (or casserole) combine molasses, brown sugar, mustard, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Add drained beans. Then stir in enough reserved cooking liquid to cover beans.
  • Mil well.
  • One one side of pot, push whole onion down into beans.
  • Cut several gashes in the salt pork and push it down into beans on other side of the pot.
  • Cover pot, place in oven and set heat to 350 degrees.
  • Bake until beans are bubbling (about 1 hour).
  • Reduce heat to 250 degrees and continue to bake for 6 to 8 hours more, stirring every hour or so.
  • As beans cook, they will absorb liquid.
  • Continue cooking, adding reserved liquid (or water) a little at a time to keep beans moist, but not soupy.
  • Baked beans are done when thick and fragrant, with a deep, brownish red color.
  • When serving, remove and discard onion, while keeping in sliced salt pork if desired.

BACON AND MOLASSES BEANS



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Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Bean     Pork     Side     Picnic     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 thick-cut bacon slices, thinly sliced crosswise
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 15-ounce cans Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1/3 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup purchased barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels; drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings in pot. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic to pot; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in bacon, beans and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat, stirring often, about 10 minutes.)

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of beans in your dish, such as pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking to reduce cooking time and improve their texture.
  • Use a slow cooker to cook the beans on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Add aromatics like onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot to enhance the flavor of the beans.
  • Use a good quality molasses for the barbecue sauce. Look for a molasses that is dark and thick, with a strong flavor.
  • Add a little bit of heat to the barbecue sauce with cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve the molasses barbecue beans with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Molasses barbecue beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great source of protein and fiber, and they are also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you are sure to find one that you and your family will love. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give molasses barbecue beans a try.

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