Introducing a twist on the classic baked beans recipe that will tantalize your taste buds with a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors: Root Beer Baked Beans. This unique dish combines the richness of pork and beans with the sweet essence of root beer, creating a mouthwatering accompaniment to any barbecue or potluck. With just a few simple ingredients, including crispy bacon, diced onions, and a splash of root beer, you can elevate your baked beans to a whole new level of deliciousness. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this irresistible side dish that's sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients:
- 3 Bacon Slices
- 1 Small onion diced
- 2- 16 Ounce cans of Pork n' beans
- 1/2 Cup root beer- not diet
- 1⁄4cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
- 1⁄2teaspoon dry mustard
- 1⁄8teaspoon hot sauce
DIRECTIONS
- While raw, chop bacon into small bits. Place in skillet over medium heat and cook until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towel, reserving 2 Tablespoons bacon drippings in skillet.
- Saute onion in hot bacon drippings until tender. Stir together bacon, onion, beans and remaining seasonings and place in 1 quart baking dish.
- Bake beans, uncovered, at 400F for 55 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
FREEZE-DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
- Spread evenly on trays lined with silicone mats. Or use a small cookie scoop to make dollops. Make note of the weight of the trays with food.
- Process according to freeze-dryer instructions.
- When finished freeze-drying, note the weight of the trays. The difference in weight of the trays before and after freeze-drying is the recommended amount of water needed to reconstitute.
TO RECONSTITUTE
Add recommended amount of hot water. Stir and let sit a few minutes until fully reconstituted. More, or less, than the recommended amount of water can be added to get the desired consistency.
