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Flavorful Honey Sriracha Baked Beans Recipe with Crispy Bacon

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A sweet, spicy, and smoky baked beans recipe featuring honey, sriracha, and crispy bacon. Perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or cozy dinners, this dish balances bold flavors with tender beans and a rich glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pure honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce (preferably no-sugar-added)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (lightly packed)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  3. In the same skillet with bacon fat, add the diced onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent and slightly caramelized. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, sriracha, tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
  5. In your baking dish, gently mix the drained beans, sautéed onion and garlic, crispy bacon (reserve a little for topping), and the sauce mixture. Stir carefully to coat everything without mashing the beans.
  6. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the sauce bubbles around the edges and the top becomes slightly caramelized.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crispy bacon over the top right after baking for extra crunch. Let the beans rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken up.

Notes

Use good-quality canned navy or great northern beans to keep beans tender but intact. Cook bacon slowly over medium heat for crispiness without burning. Do not cover the beans while baking to allow sauce to thicken and caramelize. If sauce is too thin after baking, broil for 2-3 minutes watching carefully. For vegetarian option, omit bacon and add smoked paprika or liquid smoke. Adjust sriracha to control heat level.

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Keywords: baked beans, honey sriracha, crispy bacon, easy baked beans, sweet and spicy beans, barbecue side dish

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