Hot and Smoky Baked Beans

A nice side dish for barbecues. From Bon Appetit.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 cups barbecue sauce, purchased
• 3⁄4 cup dark beer
• 1⁄4 cup light molasses
• 3  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3  tablespoons dark brown sugar (packed)
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 4  teaspoons chipotle chiles, minced (4 to 6)
• 6 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
•  fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels and drain. Transfer 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon drippings from skillet to large bowl. Finely chop bacon; add to bowl.
3. Add onion and next 7 ingredients to bowl and whisk to blend. Whisk in 4 to 6 teaspoons chipotle chilies, depending on spiciness desired.
4. Stir in beans. Transfer bean mixture to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Bake uncovered until liquid bubbles and thickens slightly, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
6. Serves 8 to 10.