Description
A rich and savory slow cooker side dish featuring the deep notes of bourbon and the natural sweetness of maple syrup. Perfectly tender beans with a smoky bacon finish.
Ingredients
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- 2 (15oz) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fry diced bacon in a pan until crisp; transfer bacon and rendered fat to the slow cooker.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in a small amount of bacon fat until soft, then add to the slow cooker.
- Add the drained and rinsed navy beans to the pot and stir to coat in fat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the sauce over the beans and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
- Stir in the smoked paprika during the final hour of cooking.
- If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to allow the liquid to reduce into a sticky glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American