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!

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!

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!

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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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.