Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
Set oven rack in lower middle position; preheat to 325°F. Heat heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp, stirring often. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from pot. Add onion; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add ginger; sauté 1 minute. Stir in beans with juice, molasses, vinegar, and bacon; bring to simmer. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. DO AHEADCan be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.Bake until top is dark brown and bubbling, about 2 hours. Let stand 15 minutes; serve.
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Reviews (26)
Back to TopReally fantastic recipe. I've made it several times, even doubled and tripled it. Always comes out great. I use the Bush's Homesyle beans, rather than maple or other sweeter types. The recipe is excellent as written. I don't change a thing.
jonnidee
Huntington Beach, CA
2/5/2017
Disappointed. It looked and smelled so good. Then it dried out in the oven so quickly.
lynnallan
2/18/2015
I made this with plain beans from cans and added 1/2 c barbeque sauce. Since I was only making 1/2 recipe I cut the ginger in 1/4 and the baking time in half. It came out great! This is a go-to recipe.
akarabinas
Silicon Valley Geek
2/16/2014
I made this for a family get together - received rave reviews from all! I typically do not like baked beans because they are soupy and salty, but this is full of rich flavor and not soupy at all. Would make this again in a heartbeat!
ziggy33
harrisburg, pa
11/25/2012
I've been making these beans for 4 years and my friends still ask me to bring my "crack" beans to the BBQ because they find them addictive.
cartdiam
Houston, TX
7/5/2012
Good flavor but EXTREMELY rich. Too much sugar for me. If you want some REALLY rich beans which are easy, these were great!
eastbaysanfranman
7/9/2011
Delicious and loved the ginger flavor. I cooked the bacon in the microwave so it would be nice and crisp, then added the 2 T drippings to the pan and it worked well. Would definitely make these again.
lizinvirginia
7/7/2010
I LOVE baked beans and think this is the best recipe I've found in ages. I went with the recommendation to reduce the ginger and loved the subtle flavor that remained. I'm making this for a football party today after rave reviews.
annmarieduarte
San Francisco
10/24/2009
I have made this for our last 3 BBQ's and it's always a big hit. I cut the ginger in half, it's too overwhelming.
diazgirl
Danville, CA
5/29/2009
Yummy! As a southern girl living in Chicago, I don't really get good baked beans all that often. So, I have to make them myself. The thought of these make my mouth water. Definitely a winner. I served them to a guest who normally doesn't like baked beans and she asked for seconds.
alexandra3d
Chicago, IL
4/22/2009
I'm not a huge baked bean fan but these were terrific. Everyone enjoyed the unexpected zip of the ginger. I accidently shortcut the directions and didn't cook the bacon, onion and ginger before adding to the beans and it still came out great!
cartdiam
Houston, TX
7/15/2008
Good. Very much enjoyed. Used powdered ginger and was careful not to let it overpower the overall taste. May have been too conservative.
kathleenrl
Easton, CT
7/14/2008
I could barely taste the difference between these and store-bought beans out of the can. the guests liked them, but I don't think I'd make them again.
pdconant
colorado
7/8/2008
Ginger gives a nice tang.
awilke
7/4/2008
Easy to make! A unique twist on a common summer side dish! My family LOVED it! I can't wait to make it again. Because it was SO hot, and I couldn't stand the thought of turning on the oven. I use the crock pot and loved the way the flavors blended.
Anonymous
San Diego, CA
6/30/2008
