Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Beans

Great beans from epicurious.com. I usually add more bacon.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  slice bacon
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 2  tablespoons dark molasses
• 2  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini, rinsed, drained (white kidney beans)
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

Directions

1. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2. Drain bacon on paper towels.
3. Chop bacon; reserve.
4. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons drippings from skillet.
5. Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat.
6. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
7. Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
8. Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, sugar, molasses, vinegar and mustard and bring to boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often.
10. Stir in all beans and bacon and bring to boil.
11. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
12. Uncover and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
13. Season with salt and pepper.