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Root Beer Baked Beans
This classic summer side gets a boost of unexpected flavor.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 30m⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Dawn Perry📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mostly crisp, 5 to ⏱️ 7 minutes. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 4 to ⏱️ 6 minutes. Stir in molasses and mustard.
bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces4 slices
2
Drain soaked beans and add to the pot, stirring to coat. Add root beer and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add 4 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 1/⏱️ 2 hours. Uncover and continue to bake until the cooking liquid is reduced and a light crust has formed on the top, 1 1/2 to ⏱️ 2 hours. Stir in vinegar. Let cool slightly before serving.
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