{"product_id":"homemade-baked-beans-recipe-with-bacon","title":"Best Skillet Baked Beans Recipe with Bacon | Chef Charles Knight","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet \u0026amp; Smoky Skillet Baked Beans by Chef Charles Knight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest homemade baked beans recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for your next BBQ or family gathering? Chef Charles Knight’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomestyle Skillet Baked Beans with Bacon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combine four kinds of beans with smoky bacon, caramelized onions, brown sugar, jalapeño, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and a splash of Pepsi (No Coke).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a thick, rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet and smoky baked bean recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that's perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBQs, cookouts, potlucks, tailgating, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love These Homemade Baked Beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't ordinary canned baked beans. Chef Charles builds the flavor from the skillet up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Bacon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bacon provides the savory foundation and a crisp, smoky finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-Bean Blend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy, cannellini, kidney and Great Northern beans provide a hearty combination of creamy and firm textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet \u0026amp; Savory Sauce:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire and ketchup create the classic BBQ-style flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little Heat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh jalapeño balances the sweetness without making the beans overly spicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Ingredient—Pepsi:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A splash of Pepsi reduces into the sauce, adding caramel-like sweetness and another layer of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef Charles Knight’s Skillet Baked Beans Recipe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/5225\/3248\/files\/chef-charles-knight-homemade-baked-beans-with-bacon.1250.png?v=1788531643\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYield:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 servings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOven Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large oven-safe skillet or sauté pan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 tablespoons unsalted butter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ pound bacon, divided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Spanish or yellow onion, diced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 garlic cloves, minced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e½ cup Pepsi, regular or diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablespoon ketchup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablespoon yellow mustard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup packed brown sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 can (28 oz) navy beans, drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 can (28 oz) cannellini beans, drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 can (28 oz) light red kidney beans, drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 can (28 oz) Great Northern beans, drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing dried beans?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Substitute approximately 2 pounds dried beans, soaked and fully hydrated before preparing the recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Make Homemade Baked Beans with Bacon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Preheat the Oven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreheat oven to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Cook the Bacon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e275–300°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Melt the butter and cook the bacon until nearly crisp. Remove and set aside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Sauté the Onion, Jalapeño \u0026amp; Garlic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave a thin coating of bacon drippings in the skillet. Add onion, jalapeño and garlic. Cook for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, until softened and lightly caramelized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Deglaze with Pepsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the Pepsi and scrape the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by approximately half.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Make the Baked Bean Sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStir in ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Add half the chopped bacon and simmer for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, until the sauce begins to thicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Add the Four Beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFold in the navy, cannellini, kidney and Great Northern beans until completely coated with the sweet and smoky sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Bake at 350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the uncovered skillet in the oven and bake for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or until the beans are hot, bubbling and the sauce has thickened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop with cooked or partially cooked bacon strips toward the end of baking for a crisp bacon finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Rest \u0026amp; Serve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove from the oven and allow the baked beans to rest for several minutes before serving. Top each serving with diced onions and scallions, and crispy chopped bacon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef Charles Knight’s Secret to Better Baked Beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake them the day before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomemade baked beans often taste even better the next day. Refrigerating them overnight gives the smoky bacon, caramelized onion, brown sugar and savory sauce more time to come together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReheat slowly and serve hot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Serve with Baked Beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBQ baked beans with bacon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are an ideal side dish for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBQ baby back ribs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulled pork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoked brisket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHamburgers and hot dogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBBQ chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled or smoked sausage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotato salad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColeslaw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCornbread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Queen corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Classic American BBQ Side Dish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeans have been cultivated in North America for centuries, including by Indigenous peoples long before European settlement. Later American baked-bean traditions incorporated ingredients such as pork and sweeteners, eventually developing into the familiar sweet-and-savory dish enjoyed today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom backyard cookouts and family reunions to holiday tables, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehomemade baked beans remain one of America's classic comfort-food side dishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef Charles Knight’s version adds a modern twist with four beans, bacon, jalapeño and Pepsi while keeping the rich, comforting character that makes traditional baked beans so popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthcraft.com\/collections\/5-ply-and-7-ply-cookware-and-accessories?page=2\" title=\"pro series magentic stainless steel cookware\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/5225\/3248\/files\/chef-charles-knight-homemade-baked-beans-with-bacon.skillet_promo.png?v=1788533079\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake Your Next BBQ Unforgettable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're planning a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummer cookout, backyard BBQ, family reunion, potluck or holiday dinner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Chef Charles Knight’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomestyle Skillet Baked Beans with Bacon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e deliver the sweet, smoky and savory flavor everyone expects from a great bowl of homemade baked beans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking is Chemistry.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef Charles Knight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealth Craft — Helping People Live a Longer, Healthier Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Health Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39372894863494,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0238\/5225\/3248\/files\/chef-charles-knight-homemade-baked-beans-with-bacon.png?v=1788532241","url":"https:\/\/healthcraft.com\/products\/homemade-baked-beans-recipe-with-bacon","provider":"Health Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}