Food and Recipes Side Dishes BBQ Side Dishes Rum Baked Beans 4.3 (3) 3 Reviews Rum is the secret ingredient in this baked bean recipe. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 13, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Hector Sanchez Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins Yield: 10 serves The secret to this tender baked bean medley? Rum. Make it ahead of time by preparing steps 1 and 2. Cover with foil and refrigerate up to 2 days until ready to bake and take to your summer get-together. Ingredients 6 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped 1 cup chopped sweet onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28-oz.) can baked beans with bacon and brown sugar 1 (16-oz.) can navy beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16-oz.) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16-oz.) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup packed dark brown sugar ½ cup ketchup ½ cup gold rum ¼ cup apple cider vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp; remove, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir together bacon, onion mixture, baked beans, and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, 30 minutes; uncover and bake 30 more minutes. Print