This Crock Pot Baked Beans Recipe is a fuss free side dish that produces the most tender beans married with bacon and the best sweet and savory sauce. An easy and delicious dish to share at any potluck, party or BBQ bash!
Place beans in a large bowl, cover with water and soak at least 8 hours (overnight works great).
To bake the bacon: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place bacon strips on top. Put bacon in a cold oven and turn on to 400°F. Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly crisp (not too crispy or it will disintegrate into the beans and sauce).
Whisk together the onion, garlic, tomato sauce, syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper, and liquid smoke.
Pour sauce into the crock pot.
Drain and rinse the beans, then add to sauce in the crock pot.
Add the bacon and stir it all together.
Cook for 10-12 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce is a thick syrup consistency.