Slow Cooker Maple Bacon Beer Baked Beans

A hearty and flavorful baked beans recipe with a twist of maple syrup, bacon, and beer, slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for gatherings and potlucks.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried navy beans
• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup dark beer
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Dried navy beans should be rinsed and soaked overnight

Cook the chopped bacon until crispy in a skillet

Eliminate extra fat

Soak beans, cook bacon, chopped onion, maple syrup, dark beer, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, chicken broth, salt, and black pepper should all be combined in a slow cooker

Mix thoroughly to blend

Cook beans for 6 to 8 hours on low heat, or until they are soft

If needed, adjust the seasoning before serving