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Beans with Pepper Bacon and Smoked Sausage Whiskey – A Bold, Smoky Side That Eats Like a Meal


  • Author: Shirley
  • Total Time: 0 hours

Description

 


Ingredients

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    • 2 (15 oz) cans navy, cannellini, or great northern beans – drained and rinsed

    • 68 slices pepper bacon, chopped

    • 1 link andouille sausage (812 oz), sliced or chunked

    • 1 large onion, chopped

    • 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped

    • 23 cloves garlic, minced

    • ½ cup ketchup

    • ¼½ cup packed light brown sugar (adjust to taste)

    • 12 tablespoons molasses

    • 12 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    • ¼½ cup whiskey (to taste)

    • ½ cup chicken or beef broth (or water)

    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

    • ½ teaspoon chili powder

    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the pepper bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave about 2–3 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan for flavor.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and chili powder, and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Brown the Sausage: While the veggies cook, grill or pan-fry the andouille sausage until browned. Set aside.
  5. Mix It All Together: In a large bowl, combine the drained beans, crispy bacon, sautéed vegetables, and cooked sausage.
  6. Make the Sauce: Add the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, whiskey, and broth. Mix well until everything is thoroughly coated in the sauce.
  7. Bake: Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish and bake uncovered for 60–75 minutes, until bubbling and thickened.
  8. Rest & Serve: Let the beans rest a few minutes before serving warm—so the sauce can settle and thicken just right.
  • Prep Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60–75 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6–8 servings
  • Calories: 450–500 kcal
  • Fat: 20–25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35–45 g
  • Protein: 20–25 g