Brian’s Baked Beans & Bourbon
Serves 6 to 8
Prep time – 5-to-10 minutes; cooking time — 15 to 20 minutes
Ingredients

  • 4 (15-ounce) cans traditional baked beans
  • 2  Turkey thighs
  • 2 Tbsps. vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup favorite bourbon (can substitute red wine or beer)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Garnish — chopped parsley

Directions

  1. Season turkey w/Salt & Pepper; grill covered over medium heat until almost done (about 5 minutes per side); remove from heat.
  2. Remove skin, bone from meat; discard skin, bone; chop turkey into bite-size pieces; set aside.
  3. In medium pot, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onion; sauté until translucent; add rest of ingredients except parsley; stir to combine; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low; add salt to taste; simmer until mixture thickens, reduces a bit.
  5. Plate beans; garnish w/parsley.