Easy Baked Beans

Sorghum syrup, also known as sorghum molasses, gives these beans a sweet flavor. The bacon finishes the sweet flavor with a slightly smoky flavor.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 bacon slices
1 (28-ounce) can pork and beans
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sorghum syrup
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Stir together beans and next 6 ingredients in a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish. Top with bacon slices.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven at 350° for 45 minutes.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe courtesy of Southern Living Bar-B-Que: The Ultimate Guide--on newsstands now.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.