Peach, Bourbon and Bacon Baked Beans

Source:  Food Network: The Kitchen
Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped  
• Three 15-ounce cans great Northern beans, drained 
• 1 cup ketchup  
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar  
• 1 cup peach preserves 
• 3/4 cup chicken broth 
• 1/4 cup bourbon 
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt  
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until the fat is rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve. Add the onion to pan and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes.

Reduce the heat to low, add the beans, ketchup, sugar, preserves, chicken broth, bourbon, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder and reserved bacon and stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer.

Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Stir before serving.