Stovetop Beans with Bacon Bits

You can make this dish ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. Reheat once you get to the picnic site. Serve with Barbecued Chicken and steamed corn with butter.  

Serves 3 to 4  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cooking Time 15 to 20 minutes

4 slices bacon
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
3 (230-gram) cans pork and beans
1/3  cup store-bought barbecue sauce

1  In a medium saucepan, fry the bacon over medium heat until it renders the fat and becomes crisp. Set aside.

2  In the same pan, add bell peppers and onions; cook until tender.

3  Add pork and beans and barbecue sauce. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Let sauce thicken and reduce.

4  Chop the crisp bacon finely. Top the beans with the bacon bits and serve hot.

Photography by At Maculangan | Food Styling by Melanie Jimenez | Prop Styling by Rachelle Santos | Art Direction by Jonathan Roxas | Props from Rustan's Department Store (picnic basket) and Tupperware (sandwich container)