Slow Cooker Barbecue Beans Recipe

This slow cooker barbecue beans recipe is a perfect side dish for any meal. The beans are cooked to perfection in a tangy and smoky barbecue sauce, making them irresistible. With just a few minutes of prep work, you can have a flavorful and comforting side dish ready to serve. The slow cooker does all the work while you can focus on other dishes or simply relax. Whether you're hosting a barbecue party or looking for a comforting side dish, these slow cooker barbecue beans are a must-try!

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups water

Directions

1. Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water and remove any debris or stones. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight.
2. In the morning, drain and rinse the soaked beans.
3. In a slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, diced onion, crumbled bacon, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and water.
4. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, or until the beans are tender.
6. Once the beans are cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
7. Serve hot as a side dish or as a topping for baked potatoes or grilled meats.

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