Baked Beans not right?

You were certainly on the right track. The ketchup was the only 'left turn' I would have avoided because it really does change the flavor direction you were heading in. Bacon is a great option and also some h-e-a-t...like one (1) Chipolte Chili...in Adobo Sauce (YUM!). Also, next time instead of brown sugar...go with Maple Syrup - you will understand why when yo taste them ;)

Steve

Add some more ketchup, mustard and just a little more vinegar and let them cook a little longer -- until they thicken up. Homemade baked beans do take a little longer to cook and require more seasoning.

Merry Christmas!

did you try adding more salt? I know you said you put some in ther but sometimes the blah taste is lack of good ol salt and pepper, to test the theory just pull out a tasting portion and add a little salt to it

more salt, more ketchup or tomato sauce if you have it. More mustard, some garlic fresh or powdered, a few shakes of Worcestershire sauce or Tabasco, a cup of beef bullion stirred in.

I actual have under no circumstances cooked them in a pan, discover it takes away each and all the flavour, you would be able to desire to cook dinner William Maxwell Aitken, eggs, mushrooms, etc interior the frying pan first, use somewhat of the fat then upload the beans, It provides flavour to them, its super

bbq sauce or tomato paste...my brother says soy sauce if it to sweet.....now he says you forget the bacon or salt pork