Cast Iron Cowboy Baked Beans

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.

Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add the navy beans, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and Great North Maple Garlic Seasoning to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

Stir in the smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the sauce is thick and bubbly.

Remove the skillet from the oven and stir in the crispy bacon pieces. Allow the beans to cool for a few minutes before serving.