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Southern BBQ Sides: Essential Dishes for Every Gathering

Southern BBQ Baked Beans with Tangy Glaze


  • Author: Samantha Jones
  • Total Time: 150
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Southern side dish of tender kidney beans slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy molasses-vinegar glaze, perfect for pairing with grilled meats.


Ingredients

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2 cans low-sodium kidney beans
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp molasses
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp stone-ground mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
Caramelize onion and garlic until translucent
Add beans, tomato paste, molasses, vinegar, and spices
Simmer for 15 minutes
Spread in a baking dish and bake for 2 hours, stirring halfway

Notes

Toast mustard seeds before grinding for deeper flavor
Let beans rest after baking for better texture
Use leftover herbs for added freshness

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 120
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American (Southern)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 1800mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg