Bourbon Baked Beans

and serve these amazing Bourbon Baked Beans as a side that will elevate your next grilled meal. Beans don't have to be boring.  This bean dish is quite flavorful and even tastes better the second day  

Cook's Notes: Recipes serves 4-6 and was adapted from Food Network Magazine July/August 2018. 
Cooking Tip: If using bourbon for under $2.00 you can purchase at the liquor store a mini bottle perfect for this recipe. 

If possible make the recipe a day before needed for flavors to meld. 
Ingredients:

• 5 pieces of bacon, halved
• 1 cup diced sweet onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1- 28 oz. can vegetarian baked beans  
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 can chunky tomatoes, basil garlic and onion (do not  drain) 
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• Optional 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup

Directions:

• Fry bacon, crumble and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Drain most of the grease. To the fry pan add onions and cloves of garlic. Saute about 3-4 minutes.
• To a large pot pan add rest of ingredients. Add in crumbled bacon, onions and garlic. Cook on low 1 hour. 

Looking for some ideas to serve with Bourbon Baked Beans? Try some of these grilled items from Ever Ready. 

Grilled Pork Chops with Balsamic Raspberry Chipolte BBQ Sauce

 http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2016/06/fathers-day-weekend.html

Sweet and Sour Hawaiian Chicken Kebobs

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2017/07/lets-mix-it-up.html

Another Great BBQ Side

Watermelon-Tomato-Strawberry Salad with Basil

http://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2016/09/friday-faves.html