Best 6 Barbecue Baked Beans Pit Beans Recipes

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**Tantalizing Barbecue Baked Beans: A Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Smoky Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of barbecue baked beans recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic comfort food dish. From the tangy and slightly spicy Texas-style baked beans to the sweet and smoky Boston baked beans, our recipes cater to every palate. Explore the hearty and flavorful cowboy baked beans, packed with bacon, ground beef, and a medley of vegetables. For a vegetarian delight, try our vegan baked beans, featuring a rich and savory sauce made from scratch. And if you're looking for a quick and easy option, our 3-ingredient baked beans offer convenience without compromising on taste. No matter your preference, our comprehensive guide ensures you'll find the perfect barbecue baked beans recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ BAKED BEANS



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BBQ baked beans are a summer staple. This shortcut version relies on ordinary canned baked beans, which we dress up with fresh peppers, onions, cider vinegar and barbecue sauce. The sweet and tangy side dish is perfect for a summer barbecue, picnic, potluck or weeknight dinner. The beans taste even better the next day, so they can be prepared ahead of time and reheated or served at room temperature.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices bacon (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
Two 28-ounce cans baked beans
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat an oven-proof heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring often, until the fat has started to render and the bacon is beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and bell pepper and continue to cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the canned beans, barbecue sauce, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard powder, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pot to the oven and bake (uncovered) until the sauce thickens and the beans on top begin to brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

BBQ BAKED BEANS



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No Southern BBQ is complete without baked beans! Beef, peppers, onions, and a dose of Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce provide a terrific complement for smoked meats.

Provided by Sam Jones

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2 3/4 cups ketchup
1 stick unsalted butter, melted, 4 oz
1 1/4 cups Water
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 large red onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 pound ground beef, preferably 80% lean
48 ounces canned, unseasoned "pork and beans," drained, pinto beans with pork
2 cups Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce, from Step 1

Steps:

  • Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the dry ingredients and mix well to break up any lumps. Add ketchup, melted butter, water, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring sauce to a simmer over low heat. Continue to simmer, stirring the entire time until the sauce has reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. (Keeping the heat low helps prevent the butter from separating and the sugar from burning.)
  • Sauce is done when it thinly coats a spoon and has reduced by about ⅓. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. (It will keep for months, thanks to the vinegar.) Makes about 3 cups of Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce.
  • Prepare the vegetables and beef: Trim onion and pepper, then cut into chunks. Dice using a vegetable chopper, or use a knife to small dice (¼-inch pieces). Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and pepper until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add ground beef, stir to break up meat, and continue cooking until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Drain fat from skillet and set ground beef mixture aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, add ground beef mixture and Sweet BBQ Pit Sauce to the drained beans; stir to combine. Place in a 13x9-inch baking dish and cover with foil. Bake until brown and bubbly, 20-30 minutes. (Alternatively, a thermometer placed into the center of the beans should register 160 F.)
  • Remove dish from oven and remove foil. Stir and serve. Note: This is a great dish to make ahead of time. Vegetable-beef mixture can be cooked and refrigerated up to two days in advance. On the day of serving, simply mix bean ingredients (Pitmaster Jones calls this a "bean set") and bake as directed. Since you're reheating meat, use a digital thermometer to make sure the beans reach 160-165 F for safe consumption.

COPYCAT LOVE'S BARBECUE PIT BBQ BAKED BEANS



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I used to work at Love's BBQ restaurant as a server and they used to make the best baked beans! There were plenty of restaurants in California before, but a lot of them had closed down. If you've eaten there before, you know they have the best baked beans.

Provided by Iron Woman

Categories     Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

48 ounces pork and beans
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in bean pot or crock pot with lid, mix well.
  • Cover and bake at 400ºF for 1 hour for thin bean mixture, or 1-1/2 to 2 hours for thicker bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled bacon bits to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.7, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 1222.7, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 33.2, Protein 10

BARBECUE BAKED BEANS (PIT BEANS)



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This is one of the side dishes that I used to serve when I had my Barbecue Catering business. It can feed a large crowd.

Provided by B-B-Q Man

Categories     Beans

Time 2h10m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb thick cut apple-smoked bacon
2 large onions, medium dice
1 (117 ounce) can baked beans
1 (108 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans
1 cup ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/8 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite brand

Steps:

  • bake the bacon on a sheet pan at 350 degrees until crispy.
  • remove bacon and crumble it.
  • on the sheet pan add the onions to the bacon drippings in a single layer and place back in the oven for a few minutes until they are translucent.
  • place all of the ingredients in a large aluminum roasting pan and gently fold until all of the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.1, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 695.2, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 10.7, Protein 9.2

LOVE'S BARBECUE PIT BBQ BEANS



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I found this recipe online after searching for quite a while. These beans are the recipe from Love's restaurant that is no longer in West Covina that I loved so much as a kid. This recipe was taken from a previous employee at Love's. It's spot on!

Provided by Gina C

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 can(s) (1 lb) ea. pork and beans
1 c packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 c dark molasses
1/2 c bottled chile sauce
2 Tbsp vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in bean pot or crockpot with lid, mix well. I used a pyrex 13 x 9 or bigger which worked fine too.
  • 2. Cover with foil or lid and bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour for thin bean mixture, or 1 1/2 to 2 hours for thicker bean mixture.
  • 3. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon bits to serve if desired.
  • 4. *Special tip that a reviewer wrote: I tested the recipe,added some fried bacon and the left over bacon drippings, and smoked the beans for four hours on my Traeger Pellet Smoker. The recipe was spot on, even the chile sauce (Hienz Chili) was right. It was like being at Love's all over again.

QUICK BARBECUED BEANS



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Baked beans are a simple, classic recipe, and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. -Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In an ungreased 8-in. square disposable foil pan, combine all ingredients. , Grill, covered, over medium heat until heated through, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 877mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: The best beans for baked beans are small, firm, and hold their shape well. Pinto beans, navy beans, and great northern beans are all good choices.
  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Baked beans are a great way to use up leftover vegetables, herbs, and spices. Some common additions to baked beans include onions, celery, carrots, garlic, brown sugar, molasses, and mustard.
  • Cook the beans until they are tender: Baked beans should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
  • Serve the beans hot or cold: Baked beans can be served hot or cold. They are a great side dish for grilled meats, chicken, or fish. They can also be used as a main course, served with cornbread or salad.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic American dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. They are a great way to use up leftover vegetables, herbs, and spices. And, they can be served hot or cold, making them a perfect dish for any occasion.

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