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Smoky Maple Bacon Beans

Baked beans with a smoky, sweet edge. Crisped bacon renders fat to cook onions gently, building flavor layers. Swap pork and beans for a mix of black and navy beans; maple syrup replaces brown sugar, adding a subtle, woody sweetness. Mustard switched from yellow to spicy brown for a tangy kick. Slow oven bake deepens aromas, thickens sauce to cling to beans. Simple, reliable technique focusing on texture and timing cues over strict minutes. Layers of texture and taste. Ideal for potlucks or a hearty side.