Have you ever tried sweet, sticky homemade barbecue baked beans? This Slow Cooker Barbecue Baked Beans Recipe is a must for summer — a simple, crowd-pleasing side.
Part of my Summer Slow Cooker Series, this is an easy, affordable and flavour-packed side to serve with all your favourite barbecue dishes. It’s smoky, sweet and requires almost no hands-on time — perfect for relaxed summer gatherings.
This homemade Barbecue Baked Beans recipe is a tasty upgrade on the tin variety. Leftovers are versatile — use them to top a jacket potato, spoon over toast with a poached egg, or simply enjoy as a hearty side. They’re that good.
You’ll love this recipe because:
✅ Great value for money
✅ Full of flavour
✅ A different way to impress guests
FAQs about this Barbecue Baked Beans Recipe
How do you make homemade baked beans?
Fry small pieces of smoked bacon until crispy, then add them to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients. Stir everything together and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or on LOW for 5–6 hours. That’s it — hands-off cooking while you prepare the rest of your meal.
Would this recipe work for vegetarians?
Yes. Omit the bacon and add 2 tsp smoked paprika to bring back a smoky note. The beans remain satisfying and flavourful without meat.
Are the leftovers any good?
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat thoroughly on the hob or in the microwave; you may need a splash of water or passata if the sauce has thickened too much. You can also freeze cooled portions for up to three months — defrost fully before reheating.
Which slow cooker would you recommend?
Choose a slow cooker that suits your hob type and household. Light, versatile models that allow you to brown ingredients first are useful if you like to crisp bacon beforehand, but they’re not essential for this recipe.
Fancy more barbecue side dish recipes?
- Easy Greek Salad – Summer in a bowl
- Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes – Tasty and simple
- Easy Flatbread with Garlic Butter – Cooks in minutes
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. I’d love to hear how it turned out — please rate the recipe if you try it and share a photo on Instagram by tagging @tamingtwins if you’d like to show me your creation.
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Barbecue Slow Cooker Baked Beans Recipe
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) Passata
- 3 x 400 g (14 oz) Cans of cannellini beans, Drained and rinsed
- 200 g (7 oz) Smoked bacon, Fry small pieces until crisp
- 1 Onion
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 4 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tbsp Tomato puree
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients together and transfer to the slow cooker.
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Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or on LOW for 5–6 hours, until the sauce has thickened and the flavours are blended.
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Notes
Bacon: Omit to make the dish vegetarian and add 2 tsp smoked paprika to replace the smoky flavour.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation and should be used as a guideline. Values are per portion unless stated otherwise.
Additional Info
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