Southern Baked Beans

This is a unusual version of baked beans. This is a southern version that honors the combination of bean types and a smoky flavor. Many, many compliments on these beans. Can be served as a side or main dish.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 25 mins
Total Time:
2 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean pork sausage, browned and drained

  • 1/2 pound bacon, browned and drained

  • 2 cloves peeled and minced

  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped and browned with the meat

  • 3 TBL molasses

  • 2 Tsp liquid smoke

  • 1 TBL worcestershire sauce

  • 1/3 cup cider vinegar

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 1 TBL dry prepared mustard

  • 2 Tsp salt

  • 1/2 Tsp pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 2 (16 ounce) can pork and beans, undrained

  • 2 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 2 cans of butter beans, drained

  • 1 can of lima beans, drained

Directions

  1. Directions

  2. 1.In a large skillet, cook pork, bacon, garlic and onion until meat is done and onion is tender. Drain any fat. Combine all remaining ingredients except beans. Add to meat mixture; mix well and cook for 30 minutes. Next, stir in the beans. Then place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. casserole. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees F for 1 1/2-2 hours or until heated through.

Cook’s Note

  • May alternate the sausage with little smokies if you'd like.