Imlee Tamarind Baked Beans

Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 45 Minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

• Navy or Pinto Beans, Drained – 3 cans (15 oz each)
• Bacon, Chopped – 6 slices
• Onion, Diced – 1
• My Sauce Lab Imlee – 6 tbsp
• Brown Sugar – 1/4 cup
• Yellow Mustard – 1 tbsp
• Apple Cider Vinegar – 1 tbsp
• Water or Broth – 1/2 cup
• Salt and Black Pepper – to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Cook the bacon in an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until the fat renders and the edges crisp, about 6 minutes.
3. Add the onion and cook 5 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the beans, Imlee, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and water. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven.
6. Bake 40-45 minutes, uncovering for the last 15 minutes so the top caramelizes.
7. Rest 10 minutes before serving — they thicken as they sit. The tamarind adds a tang that cuts the sweetness most baked beans are missing.