1chipotle pepper in adobominced + 1 tbsp adobo sauce
1/2cuplow-sodium chicken stock or water
Kosher salt
1tbspapple cider vinegar
Crusty bread and fresh basil for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F and position a rack in the center.
Heat the olive oil in a large lidded oven-safe pot (such as a dutch oven) over medium heat. When shimmering, add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until frangrant.
Add the chopped peach, brown sugar, maple syrup, smoked paprika, pinto beans, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and chicken stock. Season with kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Bake for 30 minutes, stir, then remove the lid and return to the oven to bake uncovered for another 20-25 minutes. The top should be deeply caramelized.
When ready to serve, stir in the apple cider vinegar and adjust seasoning as needed.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve with hunks of crusty bread.
Notes
If you prefer ypur baked beans to be less sweet, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tbsp.