Spicy Baked Beans
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into ½-inch strips
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
2 jalapeños, diced
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
4-16oz. cans Pork N Beans
⅓ cup brown sugar
½ cup spicy barbecue sauce (your favorite)
2 tbs. cider vinegar
1 tbs. yellow mustard
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
Serves: 8
Add the bacon to a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Remove all but 2 tbs. of the bacon fat from the pan. Add the onions, green pepper, jalapeño, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
Turn the heat down to low and add the beans. Stir in the last 5 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Transfer the beans to a baking dish. Top with crumbled bacon. Bake on 350 degrees F. until bubbly, about 15 minutes.
From themessybakerblog.com