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The final dish of baked beans served in the cast iron skillet, presenting a hearty and inviting appearance.
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Cast Iron Skillet Baked Beans

Simple canned beans made delicious with bacon and barbecue sauce, then baked in a cast iron skillet. Your new favorite baked beans.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: baked beans from canned pork and beans, cast iron skillet baked beans
Servings: 8
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 10 inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon diced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • ½ cup green pepper finely diced
  • 2 large cans pork and beans (usually 23.8 ounces each)
  • ⅓ cup barbecue sauce a sweet brand like Sweet Baby Ray's
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat oven to 300 degrees with the rack in the center.
  • Cook the bacon and the veggies. Cook the bacon, onion, and green pepper in a medium cast iron skillet (about 8 inches wide) until the bacon is mostly cooked and the onions and peppers are soft. There is no need to drain any grease, but you can if it seems like too much.
    A cast iron skillet with diced bacon, onion, and green pepper, just beginning to cook.
  • Add beans. Add the canned pork and beans and stir well to combine.
    All ingredients in the skillet are combined.
  • Add mix-ins. Add all flavorings and stir well. Taste for seasoning and add more sugar or barbecue sauce if desired.
    the addition of barbecue sauce and seasonings to the beans, onions, and peppers.
  • Bake. Bake, uncovered, for 2 hours, or until beans are well-browned. The beans should be bubbling around the edges and have a deep, caramelized color on top. Serve directly from pan.
    The baked beans after being cooked, with a rich, caramelized top layer formed during the baking process

Notes

This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 13 x 9 baking dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg