Sonnys Baked Beans Recipe Copycat

SONNY'S BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Toast anchos in a large skillet over medium heat, turning once, until they are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer anchos to a saucepan, add water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer anchos for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes.
• Remove anchos, reserving water. Discard seeds and stems. Puree anchos and reserved water in a blender until smooth.
• Transfer ancho mixture and remaining ingredients, except lemon and butter, to a saucepan.
• Squeeze juice from lemon half into the mixture and add lemon half.
• Bring sauce to a boil; reduce heat and gently boil for 30 minutes.
• Remove lemon half; stir in butter.
• Makes 4 cups.

COPYCAT LOVE'S BARBECUE PIT BBQ BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in bean pot or crock pot with lid, mix well.
• Cover and bake at 400ºF for 1 hour for thin bean mixture, or 1-1/2 to 2 hours for thicker bean mixture.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon bits to serve.

SUNNY'S EASY BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Over a Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, cut 3 strips of the bacon into small pieces and cook on medium-high heat until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate leaving the fat in the pot. Add the onions, thyme, and then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, garlic, dry mustard, paprika, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Sriracha. Stir to mix and cook until the brown sugar melts and the pot begins to bubble. Add the tomatoes, beans (don't drain 2 of the cans), stock, and remaining 3 strips of uncooked bacon.
• Cover and place in the oven to bake for 40 minutes, remove the lid and continue to cook for 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven and fish out the bacon strips and discard them, or leave them if you don't mind the texture. Serve the beans warm with chopped bacon sprinkled over the top.