Slow-Cooker Spicy Baked Beans

Summer is in full swing and summer just isn't summer if you don't have backyard bbq's. What is one staple recipe at most bbq's? Baked Beans! These baked beans are scrumptious and so easy to make. You won't want to buy canned versions again. One major reason why I wanted to find a delicious slow-cooker bean recipe is because when you have a bbq, you are typically busy trying to get so many things done and this is one way to have one less thing to worry about.

This recipe makes a large amount but I think you could 1/2 the recipe for a smaller portion. These will stay in the refrigerator for several days as well.

Slow-Cooker Spicy Baked Beans
Serves: 8
Adapted by: http://eclecticrecipes.com/spicy-baked-beans

Ingredients:
1 pound great northern beans, soaked overnight
4 cups water OR vegetable stock - I use vegetable stock for more flavor
2 jalapenos, seeds removed and chopped
1 small can tomato paste
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 vidalia onions OR 2 sweet yellow onions, chopped
1/2 pound smoked bacon, chopped - I use the lower fat, center cut bacon
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions
-Place beans in a large dish and cover with water. Soak overnight
-Place bacon and onions in a saute pan and cook until onions are tender over medium heat.
-Place drained beans, bacon, and onions in a crockpot. Add all other ingredients and stir together well.
-Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until beans are tender.
-Serve

Enjoy! :)