Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans
Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans are a hearty side dish made with tender beans, bacon, onions, and a sweet-savory BBQ sauce that’s smoked and slow-cooked to perfection. The combination of honey, brown sugar, and barbecue notes makes it the perfect pairing for any BBQ meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 3 - 16 oz cans of Pork & Beans
- 2 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup Ketchup
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 3 to 4 Garlic Cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- 5 to 6 strips Bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- ½ cup Onions
Instructions
- In a large cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat .
- Add ground beef, onions, and garlic. Break the beef apart with a spoon and cook until fully browned.
- Add salt and pepper
- Drain any excess grease, but leave a small amount for richness.
- Pour the pork & beans into the skillet.
- Add the brown sugar, chili powder, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, and worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke for deep, smoky flavor.
- Place the skillet on the grill or smoker over indirect heat at 225°F for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and develops a smoky flavor.
- Once done, let the beans rest for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
- Serve hot as a side dish for BBQ meats, burgers, or grilled veggies.
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Recipe Tips
For an extra depth of flavor, cook the beans on a smoker or grill instead of in the oven. The slow infusion of wood smoke will elevate the sweetness and give them an irresistible smoky flavor.
