Hot & Smoky Baked Beans
Ingredients:
6 bacon slices
1 ½ cups onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups barbecue sauce
22 oz. bottle Smoked Porter
¼ cup mild molasses
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 – 4 tablespoons canned chipotle chilies, drained and minced
6 16 oz. cans Great Northern beans, drained
Instructions:
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Transfer 2 ½ 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 chipotle chilies, based on level of spiciness preferred. Add beans and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered until liquid bubbles and thickens slightly, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes before serving.