Description
Authentic Southern baked beans with smoky turkey bacon, apple cider vinegar, and a tangy glaze. A comfort dish with tender pinto beans and a rich, savory sauce perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Pinto beans (1 1/2 pounds)
Smoked turkey bacon (1 1/2 pounds) or 2 tsp smoked paprika plus 2 tbsp olive oil
Yellow onion (1 large), chopped
Garlic cloves (2), minced
Apple cider vinegar (1 cup) or white vinegar
Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
Ketchup (1/2 cup)
Ground mustard (1 tbsp)
Bay leaves (2)
Salt (1 tsp)
Cabbage (1 1/2 cups), chopped
Instructions
Soak pinto beans in water overnight (8 hours). Drain and rinse beans.
In a Dutch oven or slow cooker, combine soaked beans and 4 cups cold water.
Cook turkey bacon until crispy in a skillet. Add diced onion and garlic cloves; cook until golden (10 minutes). Transfer mixture to the Dutch oven.
Add vinegar, sugar, ketchup, mustard, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour.
Add chopped cabbage to the pot. Simmer 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Cover pot with lid or parchment paper and bake for 4 hours until thickened and bubbly.
Notes
Substitute smoked turkey bacon with smoked paprika and olive oil for a vegetarian option.
Adjust sugar to taste (1/4-3/4 cup).
For deeper flavor, use a larger Dutch oven with more liquid during baking.
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 540
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg