Soda Baked Beans

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This recipe can also be done in a crockpot, or it can be cooked in the oven! Don't use the sugar-free soda for this. The fresh garlic can be replaced with 1 teaspoon garlic powder if desired, this is best if made a day ahead to blend the flavors, refrigerate then warm over low heat on top of the stove."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped, optional add in for more heat)
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 1⁄2 cups smoked dry sausage, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans, rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 3⁄4 cup Coca-Cola
• 1⁄2 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage (7-Up soda is good to use)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• salt

directions

1. In a large pot heat oil over medium heat; add in the onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, curry powder and cayenne; saute for about 4 minutes.
2. Add in the chopped smoked sausage; saute for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add in all the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour (or you can simmer for more time if desired).

Reviews

[Three Kids Make Me Crazy]

This was really good, though I had to make one major modification. I left out the smoked dry sausage because I have no idea what it is lol. No one in our family are really big bean people but everyone ate it tonight without complaint. So I will keep this filed away for the days that I'm tired of typical vegetables (and all of the prep work that goes with them) for dinner. Thanks (as usual) Kitten!