Barbecue Beans

I liked baked beans a lot as a child, but didn't really care for the homemade type (they remind me a lot of graduation parties somehow, because that was really the only place I ever saw them). Now I don't like them straight from the can because they're much too sweet, but I'd love to try more homemade versions to find one that suits my grown up tastes. The one my family has is fine, but a bit bland.

 

Verdict: Made a number of substitutions and they were still quite good. They were a little too ketchup-y for my taste but perhaps the apple ingredients would have tamed it if I'd had them. They were about as spicy as I would want them to be (mild end of medium). Would like to try again with the proper ingredients.

 

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RECIPE: Quick Barbecue Beans (Serious Eats)