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Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans

July 15, 2019 by Sandy 6 Comments

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The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans

The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans are rich, sweet, savory, and very delicious! This is my family baked beans recipe. My crock pot baked beans are a favorite potluck and picnic recipe!

Baked Beans in slow cooker with wooden mixing spoon

The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans

In my family I am known for my cooking, but I’m famous for my baked beans! I am required to bring them to all of our family events, and I’m happy to do so!

a Quick History of the best baked beans recipe

Back in 1986 we were going to have a family picnic for the Fourth of July. I somehow got slated to bring the baked beans, though I had never made them before.

I just started dumping ingredients I liked into the crock pot.

Everyone loved them, and I have made them ever since! The recipe has changed only a little in all these 33 years!

Baked Beans in black bowl on red gingham napkin in front of pressure cooker

Why do you use so many kinds of beans?

I like the different textures and flavors of the variety of beans. I also enjoy the colors! You can use any beans that you like.

Can I make these vegetarian baked beans?

Yes you can! Get a vegetarian “Pork and beans”, and omit the bacon. They will still be delicious!

Close up of Baked Beans on wooden mixing spoon over slow cooker

Can I make these baked beans in the Oven?

Yes. Just add all of the ingredients to a dutch oven. Cover it and bake at 325° for 3-4 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir them once or twice while cooking.

You can also cook them on the stove top. Use a low heat and check on them once in a while and stir them.

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Baked Beans in a slow cooker with wooden mixing spoon
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Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
 

The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans are rich, sweet, savory, and very delicious! This is my family baked beans recipe. My crock pot baked beans are a favorite potluck recipe!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot baked beans recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 191 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 1 (28 oz) can Pork and Beans, do not drain
  • 1 (15 oz) can Red Kidney Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Garbanzo Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Great Northern Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can Cannellini Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 1 sm Sweet Onion, diced
  • 6 slices Thick Cut Smoky Bacon, cut in 1.5" pieces
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1-2 tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Smoky Barbecue Sauce (I like hickory or mesquite)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced (or 2 tsp Garlic Powder)
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
  1. Add all of the ingredients to a 4 qt-6 qt slow cooker. Stir well.

  2. Place the lid on and cook on Low for 5-6 hours, or on High for 3-4 hours. Stir once or twice halfway through cooking time.

  3. The beans will thicken as they cool. You can reheat without adding water, unless you want them thinner.

Recipe Notes

This recipe doubles nicely. Use a 6 qt to 8 qt size if doubling.


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  1. Marci

    August 3, 2020 at 6:36 am

    Hi Sandy, these beans were delicious. I made them for my Grandfather’s Celebration of Life that we recently hosted. I paired them with your Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork & Beef. The food was enjoyed by all, thank you!

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    • Sandy

      October 23, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      I’m sorry for your loss. I’m glad you were able to enjoy a nice meal with your loved ones.

      Reply
  2. Jenna

    January 19, 2020 at 4:22 am

    Hey! This recipe looks great, I have a question…do you cook the bacon before putting it in the crockpot?

    Reply
    • Sandy

      January 19, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Nope! But you can cook it partially in a skillet to render off some of the fat before adding to the crock pot if you like.

      Reply
  3. Kim

    July 19, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    We loved these baked beans! My husband said they are the best he’d ever had!

    Reply
    • Sandy

      July 19, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      Yay! I’m thrilled you and your hubby liked these baked beans. Since I’ve had this recipe for soooo many years!

      Reply

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