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Bourbon Maple Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Bourbon Maple Slow Cooker Baked Beans: A Cozy Comfort Dish

Bourbon Maple Slow Cooker Baked Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for gatherings and packed with protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 cups Dry Great Northern beans or navy beans as a substitute
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 cup Bourbon omit for non-alcoholic
  • 1 cup Maple syrup use pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup Barbecue sauce pick your favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar coconut sugar can be a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup organic or low-sugar versions are healthier
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard yellow mustard preferred
  • 1/4 cup Molasses critical for baked bean flavor
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar balances sweetness with acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce skip for vegan version
  • 4 cups Water vegetable broth can be used for flavor

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Pot
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and sort the dry Great Northern beans, removing any debris. Soak overnight or use the rapid soak method by boiling for one hour.
  2. Drain the beans, transfer to a large pot, cover with fresh water, and boil over medium heat. Simmer for about 45 minutes until tender but not fully cooked.
  3. In the slow cooker, combine bourbon, maple syrup, barbecue sauce, light brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, molasses, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add drained beans to the slow cooker with the marinade and stir gently. Cover and cook on low for 12 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Check for doneness after cooking; beans should be tender with a thick sauce. Continue cooking in 30-minute increments if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Soak beans overnight for better texture. Adjust cooking times as needed to achieve desired consistency.

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