Shelly's Recipe

BACKYARD BRAWL BAKED BEANS

Category: Baked Beans

4 slices thick-sliced bacon, chopped
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic gloves, chopped
2 (16-oz) cans vegetarian beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 cup Jack Daniels Spicy Original Recipe Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dark brown mustard
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 tbsp Liquid Smoke, or to taste Salt and freshly ground black
pepper

In heavy pot, cook bacon over medium heat to render fat. Add onion, green pepper and garlic, and cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in beans, molasses, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, brown mustard, dry mustard, cider vinegar and liquid smoke. Simmer, uncovered, until rich and thickly flavored, 10 to15 minutes, stirring with wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4

Note: May also place beans in baking dish and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.