Smoked BBQ beans are a mouth-watering mix of beans cooked low and slow with smoky barbecue flavors for a delicious side dish.
Ah, smoked BBQ beans—nature’s way of giving you a deliciously smoky high-five! Got a backyard party coming up or just feel like jazzing up your dinner? You’ve come to the right place. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees every spoonful is a smoky, savory delight. Buckle up, because we’re going on a bean-tastic adventure that’s low on frills but high on flavor!
Smoked BBQ Beans
Meet your new favorite side dish: Smoked BBQ Beans! Bursting with flavors that scream “weekend cookout,” these beans are smoky, sweet, savory, and a little spicy—all at once. They’re perfect for pairing with anything hot off the grill. Warning: they might steal the show.
- Cooking Method: Smoking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 hours
- Cuisine Type: American
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C). This is where the magic happens—seriously, it’s like a food spa.
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. Try not to nibble too much.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion and green bell pepper in the leftover bacon grease until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, smoked paprika, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a large aluminum foil pan. Stir in the drained and rinsed navy beans and cooked bacon. Taste it—don’t worry, I won’t tell!
- Place the pan in the preheated smoker. Smoke, uncovered, for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Beans should be thick and bubbling by the end.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, unless you’re okay with the danger of these getting completely devoured before they reach the table.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Try adding jalapeños for extra heat or pineapple chunks for a sweet twist.
- Garnishing Options: Top with chopped fresh cilantro or a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cooking Tips: If you don’t have a smoker, you can bake the beans in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 2 hours; add a teaspoon of liquid smoke for a smoky flavor.
