Baked Beans

At your next barbecue kick up the beans a notch. This recipe will help you transform an ordinary can of baked beans into a dish that your guests will ask for the recipe. It has a rich, sweet, salty and savory taste that will make everyone smile.You'll never eat beans straight from the can again.

5 Slices of Bacon or 1/3 lb Pancetta

¼ C Green Pepper (diced very small)

1 Clove Garlic (minced)

¼ C Onion (minced)

½ C Light Brown Sugar (packed)

½ C Barbecue Sauce or Ketchup

1 ½ tsp Yellow or Brown Mustard

2 16 oz Cans of Baked Beans

Cut the bacon or pancetta (if you use pancetta add 1 TBS olive oil to the pan) into small strips and fry in a large skillet for 3-4 minutes.  Add the diced pepper, and chopped onion.  Continue stirring until the pepper is tender and the onion is translucent.  Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, then add the brown sugar, barbecue sauce or ketchup, and mustard.  Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.  Add the beans and stir carefully.  Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.

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