It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and that Labor Day is this weekend. One thing that is required in Casa Stiletto – to fire up the grill and enjoy time with family and friends before Fall starts and I start breaking out the stiletto boots and put away the sandals. This has been an amazing summer working with Hebrew National – a brand that I swear by and I’ve come out of my “culinary shell”, learning how to make my own hot dog relish, chipotle ketchup and my absolute favorite Firecracker Slaw. This weekend, I will hosting a Labor Day soiree and on the menu – these tried and true Slow Cooked Maple Baked Beans that I adapted from a Barefoot Contessa recipe. These slow cooked maple baked beans are the perfect compliment to my favorite hot dogs.
These slow cooked maple baked beans are a bit of a time investment but much of that is passive time and with some planning, you can whip these up and your friends and family will tell you they are the best they ever had – sweet and spicy with a bit of a kick – these maple baked beans are beyond amazing. The easiest part is the simmering away in the slow cooker – they come out tender and so full of flavor that I can pretty much guarantee that there won’t be any leftovers.
On to the recipe:
A bit of Labor Day Prep
Gather the ingredients
Time to soak overnight
Simmering away on the stove
Preparing the maple chili sauce
Now – don’t you want a bite?
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