leslie's baked beans

Roswell, GA
Updated on Jan 21, 2012

There is no question that I am invited to summer gatherings "to bring the baked beans." Guests will clamor to find out the ingredients; but rarely do I reveal using cloves.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method ---
yield 10 to 12

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground sausage,
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 box brown sugar
  • 1 can pineapple, crushed with juice
  • 1 cup a-1 sauce, thick and spicy
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 can lima beans
  • 1 can butter beans
  • 1 can navy beans
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can pork & beans

How To Make leslie's baked beans

  • Step 1
    In a large pot, brown the sausage and bacon. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. (I do not drain the drippings.)
  • Step 2
    Add vinegar, crushed pineapple, and seasonings (clove, cinnamon). Sometimes I shake some basil & tarragon into the mixture, too.
  • Step 3
    Add pineapple, brown sugar, A-1 and honey or maple syrup. Stir.
  • Step 4
    Empty mixture into a crock pot and cook on low for several hours; or into a baking dish and bake @ 350 degrees until thick and bubbly.
  • Step 5
    Hint: Too thick? Add orange juice, apple juice or vinegar. Too thin? Cook longer or add more beans.
  • Step 6
    Granish with fresh parsley or fresh basil Serve in heated crock pot, if possible.

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