Saucy Slow Cooker Baked Beans

 Saucy Slow Cooker Baked Beans

·         6 slices bacon, regular or thick cut, diced

·         1 cup small diced onion

·         2 cans (15-ounces each) pinto beans

·         2 cans (15-ounces each) navy beans

·         3/4 cup ketchup

·         2/3 cup brown sugar

·         1/4 cup molasses

·         1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

·         1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

·         1 tablespoon dijon or yellow mustard

·         1 teaspoon garlic powder

·         1/2 teaspoon salt

·         1/4 teaspoon black pepper

·         1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

1.     In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon and onion until the bacon is cooked through and starting to crisp and the onions are translucent, 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.

2.     Rinse and drain only two cans of the beans. Add the rinsed and drained beans to slow cooker, along with the two cans of undrained beans.

3.     Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add bacon and onion mixture and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until bubbling and slightly thickened. They'll thicken up more as they cool slightly. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

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