SWEET AND SMOKY BARBECUE BEANS

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Categories     Bean     Garlic     Side     Low Fat     Summer     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bacon slice
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1 15- to 16-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 15- to 16-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

Steps:

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

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