Bourbon Baked Beans

These hearty bourbon baked beans are the ultimate smoky BBQ side dish — rich, savory, and loaded with layers of flavor. Made with a four-bean blend, crispy bacon, ground beef, and a bold sauce built from tomato paste, spicy brown mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a splash of bourbon, this recipe delivers the kind of depth you'd expect from a long-simmered pitmaster recipe. Sweetened with Lakanto Date Sugar with Monk Fruit for a naturally lower-sugar twist on the classic, these baked beans are smoked low and slow in a Dutch oven until perfectly thick and irresistible. Ideal for summer cookouts, tailgates, and potlucks, this crowd-pleasing recipe feeds up to 20