Baked Beans for a Crowd

A Picnic Favorite

Everyone loves a picnic! In the USA guests generally expect picnic fare to include traditional picnic foods such as baked beans. It is rare to find "from scratch" baked beans any longer but enhanced pork and beans are a great substitute.

I began making baked beans for picnics many years ago and this recipe has been a crowd pleaser. I believe it's the sweetness everyone seems to like. The bacon gives it a slightly smoky flavor and the Tabasco adds a little spice.

I have a great recipe for "from scratch" baked beans that I shall share soon. Meantime enjoy this version with your family and friends.

Ingredients & Preparation

You will need
3 28 oz cans pork and beans 1/2 lbs bacon, chopped and fried crispy 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup Masterpiece barbecue sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2tsp prepared mustard 1 1/2tsp Tabasco sauce 1 large onion, chopped Serves:  12 Preparation Time:  20 Minutes Cooking Time:  1 Hour Oven Temperature: 375

Step 1: Fry the bacon, cook the onions

Cut the bacon into 1/2" pieces and cook over low heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel and set aside. Drain all but 2 or 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Sauté the chopped onion in the drippings until opaque. Remove onion from the bacon drippings.

Step 2: Mix ingredients and bake

In a large bowl mix the beans and all other ingredients. Pour into a disposable aluminum baking pan and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until bubbly and slightly browned on top.

There are many brands of pork and beans and I have tried many of them. I prefer Bush's Original pork and beans. Add more Tabasco if you like a little heat.