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It doesn’t get much more southern than these bourbon peach BBQ baked beans.
Peaches, bourbon, beans? YES!!
Southerners, you sure do know good food! <–truth
I know it may seem odd to add fresh peaches to your beans, but, but, but, I promise it is not.
No babbling today because I have this feeling that tomorrow I will be doing a lot of that (exciting news!).
PS. I am SO ready for Friday, are you?
Baked beans are never something I thought I would be making. Sadly no one in my immediate family is into beans. I personally love them, but when it comes to making beans as a side dish to a family meal, beans were never an option.
That was until I heard my grandpa was coming to visit, Then I was like, “Oh my gosh, I get to make beans!! See, grandpa loves baked beans. If I recall correctly, he actually loves my Mimi’s baked beans best (Mimi is my dad’s mom, Grandpa is my mom’s dad), but I don’t have that recipe and I have had this idea for peach baked beans since the beginning of summer. So this was my chance, I was making beans!
And yes, I was pretty pumped.
PLUS the peaches have been so flipping good since the start of August. I pretty much could not wait to throw them into my beans.
This recipe is really so simple and quick to throw together. You start out by cooking some bacon (ah huh) in a big ol dutch oven until they are crisp and perfect. From there you literally just add all the other ingredients to the dutch oven (bacon stays in) and continue to bake. I’d say a good 45 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
Yum, right?
My grandpa thought so, and guys, so did my dad!! Yay!! I tried to get my mom to eat the beans by serving them with freshly made hot popovers. She ate the popovers (like three actually), but didn’t even try the beans.
I mean, how lame is that???
Oh but then I fed gramps a kind of spicy fruit salsa and I think I ruined his taste buds for the night. Thinking maybe not everyone is all that into the hot spices like my dad. However, I also think he may have gotten a red fresno seed. Thinking that maybe the second red fresno (with a few seeds still intact) was probably not my best decision for that salsa either.
Oops!
But hey, I served this pork and that was a HUGE hit all around…just without the (double) chili salsa.
So what did I serve for dessert??? Next week people. Next week.
Bourbon Peach BBQ Baked Beans.
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 2 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed + drained
- 2 (14 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed + drained
- 2-3 ripe peaches, chopped (use 2 if peaches are big, 3 if they are small)
- 1 ½ cups your favorite BBQ sauce
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3-1/2 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, (use this to your taste)
- 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
- 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoons salt + pepper
- fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place an oven safe 3-5 quart Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. If there is a lot of fat in the pot, drain off all but 1 tablespoon. To the bacon, add the cannellini beans, pinto beans, peaches, BBQ sauce, maple syrup, bourbon, balsamic dijon mustard, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Give everything a good stir to combine.
- Place in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until the sauce has thicken and is bubbly. Serve warm with fresh basil.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
But really, these beans are the best. Totally a crowd pleaser.
I was looking for a baked beans recipe, but don’t want the peaches. Can they be left out and it be as good as you designed it to be?
Hey there,
Totally! Perfectly okay to omit the peaches:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions!
These are my go-to barbecue stunner! I have a tendency to lean too far into the spicy realm with the chipotle and chosen bbq sauce, so be cautious! They’re just soooo good.
Pro Tip: Smoke them if you have the tools and know how. I prepare them, and my husband smokes them.
Aw thank you so much Ash! I’m so glad you’re loving these baked beans! Perfect summer recipe! xT
Hi! First time making this today, it’s in the oven now. My peaches were not very ripe and I chopped peaches and the picture looks like they are sliced. Will this still work with firmer, chopped peaches? A little late asking now. 🤣
Hi Dani! How did the beans turn out for you? I hope they were delish! You can definitely use firmer peaches for this! xT
I added zucchini and red lentils instead of pinto beans and
Instead of peaches I used dried apricots, I had in stock
Hey there,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a hit! xx
Ever think, “hey, I like bourbon, I’ll put a cup in”…no? Just me? just be sure to cook it off first, otherwise whoa. Had to make another batch, but this was simple, and delicious!
Hey Brian,
Happy Monday! So glad to hear this recipe was a hit, I appreciate you making it and your comment! xx
This is one of my favorites! Everyone always asks for these beans. They are sooo good!
Thank you.
Hey Catherine,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe so often, love to hear that it always turns out well for you! Xx
Do you cover the pot when cooking in the oven?
Hey Cristina,
Yes, you can go ahead and cover the pot. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
Can I leave out the bourbon?
Hi Mary,
Sure, that would be okay for you to do. I hope you love this recipe! xT
Would you make this without the bacon for vegetarians?
Hi Mary,
You bet, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe! xT
How long would you cook this if you were using dry beans and a crock pot?
I would have given this recipe a 5 star rating but the original recipe was way too hot and peppery for our family. So by cutting the pepper amount down to 1/3 of the amount worked perfectly for us. I used Sweet Baby Ray’s sweet and spicy barbecue sauce which may have added additional spicy heat. I’ve made this dish before on numerous occasions!
Hey Deb,
Thanks so much for making this recipe so often and sharing what works nicely for you! So glad it is always enjoyed! xT
Could I use apples instead of peaches?
Hey Tracey,
Sure, I don’t see why not! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
Will frozen peaches work for this recipe?
Hi Rosalinda,
Totally, that would be just fine for you to use! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
Can this be done in the crockpot? If yes what do you suggest for setting and time.
Thanks
Hi there! I haven’t ever tried this recipe in the crockpot! So sorry! xT
Can I use molasses instead of maple syrup?
Hi Ciara,
The molasses might give a pretty strong flavor, but it would probably work. Let me know if you give the recipe a try! xx