Homemade Oven Baked Beans

Ingredients:
8 slices bacon cut in half
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 medium green pepper, diced
3- 28 oz. cans pork and beans (see notes)
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (your preferred brand)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
2 tablespoons Yellow mustard (or Dijon mustard)

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Fry bacon in large, deep pan or cast iron skillet until bacon has partially cooked and you have about 1/4 cup drippings. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Add the diced onions and peppers to drippings in pan and sauté until tender (about 5 minutes). Open and drain some of the liquid from the beans. Add beans and remaining ingredients to skillet and bring to a simmer. (If skillet is not large enough, add just the beans and heat to a simmer then transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients). Pour flavored beans into a greased 13 x 9-inch dish or ovenproof pan. Lay the pieces of bacon on top, then bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of a thick syrup (about 1.5 hours). Remove from oven. Let it stand to thicken slightly more and serve.

*Serves 10 or more. (I like to make plenty to freeze half for later to use with other meals.)

**Notes: I have replaced the pork and beans with the 28 oz. sized Bushes Homestyle Baked Beans for this and it’s just as good!

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