Best 20 Barbecue Beans Recipes

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Barbecue beans, a quintessential American side dish bursting with smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors, are a staple at backyard barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings. These hearty beans, typically made with dried or canned beans, are simmered in a delectable sauce infused with the essence of barbecue, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and addictive. This versatile dish can be prepared with various types of beans, such as pinto, kidney, or black beans, each offering a unique texture and flavor. The secret lies in the barbecue sauce, which can range from classic tomato-based to spicy and smoky variations, ensuring that there's a recipe to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a simple, classic version or one with a twist, these barbecue bean recipes will elevate your next meal to a finger-licking good experience.

**Recipes:**

**Classic Barbecue Beans:**

This timeless recipe forms the foundation of all great barbecue beans. Dried pinto beans are simmered until tender, then bathed in a rich and flavorful sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and a touch of liquid smoke, capturing the essence of a backyard barbecue in every bite.

**Spicy Chipotle Barbecue Beans:**

For those who crave a bit of heat, this recipe incorporates chipotle peppers and chili powder into the barbecue sauce, delivering a smoky and spicy kick that will leave your taste buds dancing.

**Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beans:**

This hassle-free recipe allows you to set it and forget it. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, and let it work its magic over several hours, resulting in tender beans swimming in a thick and savory barbecue sauce.

**Vegetarian Barbecue Beans:**

This meatless version is just as satisfying as its traditional counterpart. Meatless crumbles or textured vegetable protein (TVP) provide a hearty texture, while the barbecue sauce delivers the smoky and tangy flavors you crave.

**Baked Barbecue Beans:**

If you prefer a crispy, caramelized top, this recipe is for you. After simmering the beans in the barbecue sauce, transfer them to a baking dish and bake until the top is golden brown and bubbly, creating a delightful contrast to the tender beans beneath.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BARBECUE GREEN BEANS



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A delicious one-pot vegetable side dish full of tangy flavors!

Provided by nikkiw87

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon, chopped
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
4 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, not drained
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chopped bacon in a large saucepan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside. Drain the grease from the pan.
  • Stir the vinegar, white sugar, and brown sugar into the pan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Drain 2 cans of green beans and add them to the vinegar mixture. Pour 2 undrained cans of beans into the mixture, and stir the bacon back into the beans. Stir lightly to combine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the sauce is thickened and the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 639.7 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

JACK STACK BARBECUE BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (32-ounce) can pork and beans
1 cup chopped brisket
1 cup BBQ sauce (recommended: Jack Stack Original)
4 heaping tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart saucepan. Over medium heat, bring beans to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cook beans for 20 minutes or until a thick, soupy consistency is reached. Serve.
  • This recipe also works well on a grill, letting the great outdoors permeate and enhance the flavor of the beans as they cook.

BARBECUE BEANS



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"I USED TO make Mama's beans from scratch, just like she did. But, one day when I was pressed for time, I resorted to canned beans and doctored them up a bit. To my surprise, this 'doctored dish' took first place in a contest! Of course, I've been preparing my beans this way ever since!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound ground beef
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash ground cloves
2 cans (28 ounces each) pork and beans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef with celery, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, ginger and cloves. Stir in beans. , Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans reach desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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

ONE-POT BARBECUE PORK AND BEANS



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Two beloved barbecue staples are cooked together in one pot (or a slow cooker) for mutually beneficial results. As the pork shoulder braises, the pork juices flavor the barbecue sauce and the sauce tenderizes the pork. Beans are then added to soak up the deeply concentrated sauce. The recipe uses store-bought barbecue sauce enhanced with the smoky heat of canned chipotles in adobo and brown sugar, which helps glaze the pork. Because every barbecue sauce is different, taste and adjust yours as needed. (To mimic a North Carolina-style sauce, add apple cider vinegar with the beans, or yellow mustard for a South Carolina-style sauce, or even gochujang and soy sauce for a Korean-inspired take.) To serve, slice the pork or shred it into pulled pork. Cornbread, biscuits or Texas toast are great additions.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, barbecues, beans, meat, one pot, main course

Time 4h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of more than 1/4-inch fat
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup store-bought or homemade barbecue sauce
1 canned chipotle in adobo, finely chopped, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, plus more to taste
1 large yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups chicken broth or water
2 (14-ounce) cans pinto beans (not drained)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Season the pork all over with 1 tablespoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the pork shoulder and sear until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon out all but 1 or 2 tablespoons of fat.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the barbecue sauce, chipotle and brown sugar. Taste, and add more brown sugar or chipotle, as needed.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the oil in the Dutch oven, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cook over medium-high until the onions are softened, just 1 minute. Spoon the barbecue sauce over the pork, seeking to cover all exposed sides. Pour the chicken broth over the onion and garlic.
  • Cover and transfer to the oven, basting the pork with the sauce every 30 minutes or so until the pork falls apart when prodded with a fork, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Open the cans of beans and drain and rinse one of the cans. When the pork is tender, add 1 can of beans and its liquid along with the rinsed beans; stir to combine. Cook, uncovered, in the oven until the pork is glazed and the beans are warmed through, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board, then season the beans to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the pork against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices, or shred the pork with two forks. Serve the pork with the beans right out of the pot.

BARBECUE BUTTER BEANS



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Flavorful bacon and a sweet sauce spark the flavor of this delicious dish. It takes only minutes to stir together this speedy side, making it perfect for potlucks.-Linda Hartsell, Apple Creek, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans (15 ounces each) butter beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 bacon strips, diced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the beans, brown sugar, ketchup and onion. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

BARBECUE "BAKED" BEANS



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Traditionally, these beans were cooked in a low-heat oven almost all day. This on-the-stove version cuts the time in half without compromising flavor. Customary additions such as molasses and salt pork give the beans a sweet and smoky flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans, or great Northern beans
4 ounces salt pork, or thick-cut bacon
1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups tomato juice
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared yellow or Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
10 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put beans in a large bowl; cover with cold water by 2 inches. Loosely cover beans with plastic wrap, and let soak at room temperature 7 to 10 hours.
  • Drain beans; transfer to a large saucepan. Cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, until beans are very tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid; set beans and liquid aside.
  • If using salt pork, trim meat from the rind, and cut meat into 1/4-inch dice. Score rind with a knife. If using bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice. Transfer salt pork (meat and rind) or bacon to a large Dutch oven or stockpot.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and meat is browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer meat to a large bowl using a slotted spoon, leaving rind and rendered fat in the Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato juice, tomato paste, molasses, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, turmeric, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, the beans, and 4 cups reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover, and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 1 hour. Uncover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. If not serving immediately, let cool completely, and refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 2 days. Reheat beans over medium-low heat before serving.

GATES & SONS KC BARBECUE BEANS



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You must have Baked Beans with BBQ ribs. I have previously posted the rub & sauce and how to put them together, here's the side dish.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Beans

Time 20m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (55 ounce) cans baked beans
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons your favorite barbecue rub (Gates & Sons KC Rub recipe posted on the site)
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (Gates & Sons KC BBQ Sauce recipe posted on the site)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • In a cast-iron pot, combine all ingredients.
  • Cook on the grill, stirring occasionally, until hardened "crust" forms on top of beans, about 20 minutes.

BARBECUE PORK AND BEANS FOR A CROWD



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A similar version of this barbecue bean recipe was served as a side dish at our church 4th of July picnic every year. This is a very hearty recipe and it is very popular at potlucks.

Provided by kandbhamm

Time 2h5m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 cups chopped onions
2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
2 cups barbeque sauce
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
1 ½ pounds bacon
2 (28 ounce) cans pork and beans, drained
2 (28 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and fry until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add kidney beans, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, liquid smoke, and pepper; cook until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • When the beans have simmered for about 50 minutes, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • Add black beans and chopped bacon to the Dutch oven. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add drained pork and beans and undrained pork and beans. Cover and simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 663.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE BEANS



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A most excellent barbecue bean, and your kitchen won't get overheated while they're cooking!

Provided by TJACKSON

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup chopped raw bacon
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1 (15.25 ounce) can red kidney beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, partially drained
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon hot sauce
¼ tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In a slow cooker combine ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, kidney beans, lima beans, ketchup, liquid smoke, salt, hot sauce and garlic powder. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 2149.8 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

CROCK POT SOUTHERN-STYLE BARBECUE GREEN BEANS WITH BACON



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I make these during the holidays which frees up my time in the kitchen. These recipe comes from Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Greens

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 slices pork bacon or 2 slices turkey bacon
1 small yellow onions or 1 small white onion, chopped
1 lb fresh green beans, stem ends snapped off
3/4 cup barbecue sauce, of your choice

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
  • Grease the inside of the slow cooker with some of the bacon drippengs.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Put the beans, crumbled bacon, and onion in the cooker. Pour over the barbecue suace, cover, and cook on Low until the beans are tender and glazed, 6 to 7 hours. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.4, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 322.5, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.9

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BEANS AND BEEF



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Five items come together to create a down-home dinner of zesty beef ribs and baked beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck ribs
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
3 cans (16 oz each) baked beans

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion and bacon. Top with beef. Pour barbecue sauce over beef.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut beef into 1/2-inch pieces. Pour juices from cooker through strainer into small bowl, reserving onion, bacon and 1/2 cup juices. Return beef, onion, bacon and 1/2 cup juices to cooker. Stir in baked beans. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 40 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 13 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 1 g

BARBECUE BEANS WITH GROUND BEEF AND BACON



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Make and share this Barbecue Beans With Ground Beef and Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Beans

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons dryed chili flakes (or to taste)
8 -10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans, undrained
3 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder (can use more)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
  • In a Dutch oven brown the beef with onion, garlic and chili flakes, stirring with a wooden spoon to crumble the beef.
  • Cook beef until no longer pink; drain fat.
  • Stir in bacon and all remaining ingredients; heat until simmering, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  • Transfer into prepared baking dish.
  • At this point you can chill for a minimum of 8 hours and then bake later.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

BARBECUE KIELBASA AND BEANS



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This is definitely one for those nights when you don't have much time to prepare dinner. It needs to bake for one hour but it's so fast to put together, that you could get it ready in the morning, and refrigerate until you get home, then just pop it in the oven. Very delicious and amazingly easy, what more could you ask for? From Heirloom Recipes, submitted my M.R. She suggests 2 pounds of kielbasa for 6 servings. I cut it down to one pound for us, but followed the rest of the recipe to have a fair amount of beans for a side dish. She also says you can make this in a slow cooker.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 large Spanish onion, chopped
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Pour into prepared pan, cover and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.8, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 99.7, Sodium 1558.2, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 36.3, Protein 30.1

SPICY BARBECUE BEANS



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This is the best BBQ beans ever. Each time this stuff is reheated it seams to taste better. It also freezes very well for later use.

Provided by Brian Berghoefer

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

¾ pound ground beef
¼ pound bulk spicy pork sausage
8 slices bacon, or more to taste
4 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, drained
1 ½ cups chopped onion
¾ cup molasses
¾ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon bitters
3 dashes hot sauce, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and bulk sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble bacon into small pieces and add to beef mixture; transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • Stir pork and beans, onion, molasses, barbeque sauce, liquid smoke, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, mint, salt, bitters, and hot sauce into the beef mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through and thick, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1237.6 mg, Sugar 35 g

EL POLLO LOCO BARBECUE BLACK BEANS



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Categories     Bean

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoon bacon grease or oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 pounds canned black beans
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, or more to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan add the bacon grease, onion, pepper and garlic; cook until tender. Mix in all remaining ingredients. Heat until bubbling (20 to 30 minutes).

BOURBON BARBECUE BAKED BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Side

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 strips of thick cut bacon
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, coarsley chopped
1 jalapeño, or more or less to your taste, coarsley chopped
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, or 1/4 pound dried red kidney beans
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed, or 1/4 pound dried white kidney beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed, or 1/4 pound dried black beans
1/2 cup raisins
3/4 cup Kansas City style BBQ sauce
4 tablespoons molasses, any grade
1/4 cup Kentucky Bourbon or Tennessee whiskey
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf (try not to leave this out)
About the beans. You can use all one type of bean. The beans in the photo were made with white kidneys only.
About the bacon. Substitute hot dogs for bacon and you have Beanie Weenies.
About the peppers. Substitute poblanos for bell peppers. Richer flavor and a little heat.
Optional add-ins. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder or ancho powder and/or 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves (not powder). Add 1 tart apple such as Granny Smith or Jonathan, peeled, cubed, and add it with the whiskey.

Steps:

  • 1) If you plan to use dried beans, follow their instructions for soaking them. If you plan to use canned beans, move on to the next step. 2) Make sure you are using a 2 quart or larger pot or Dutch oven. Cook the bacon over a medium heat. When it begins to brown, flip it, brown the other side, but remove it before it renders all its fat and gets hard. We want bacon that we can cut, not crumble. You will probably need to do the bacon in two batches. And what the heck, go ahead and cook an extra slice or two and eat it when nobody is watching. 3) Pour off the bacon fat into a coffee cup leaving behind about 2 tablespoons and most of the brown bits dissolved in the fat. When the fat in the cup begins to cool, but before it hardens, move it to a plastic tub and store it in the fridge. You can use this later for cooking onions or veggies. 4) Add the onions and peppers and cook them until they wilt. 5) Add everything else. There are three good ways to cook these beans: * On your grill/smoker. If you have a smoker, put them below the meat for about 3 hours at 225F. They will collect flavorful, smoky drippings from the meat laden with seasoning from the rub. Just be sure they don't burn. * In your oven. Put the pot in your oven uncovered for 2 hours at 250F. Stir every 30 minutes to make sure they don't burn. * On the stovetop. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and then turn it back to simmer for 30 minutes without a lid. Stir and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon every 10 minutes to prevent burning and sticking. Try to keep the bay leaf submerged. 6) Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust the flavors as you see fit. If you like it spicier, add hot sauce. Add more molasses if you like it sweeter, or salt if you think it needs it. Cook it longer if you want it thicker, or add water if you want it thinner.

HAWAIIAN BARBECUE BEANS



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The ingredient list is short, but it's creative. Guests rave and wonder about the unique flavor-fresh ginger is the tasty surprise. It's a hit at every barbecue. -Helen Reynolds, Quincy, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, pineapple, barbecue sauce and ginger. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Stir in bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BROTHER'S BARBECUE BAKED BEANS RECIPE



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Make and share this Brother's Barbecue Baked Beans Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tiomarrano

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces onions (diced)
3 tablespoons oil
21 1/2 ounces pork and beans or 21 1/2 ounces baked beans, drained
3 teaspoons mustard (commercial, prepared)
4 tablespoons catsup
5 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
7 ounces barbecue sauce, of commercial (1/2 of a bottle)

Steps:

  • In skillet sauté onions in a little oil until soft. Add 2 cans pork and beans or baked beans.
  • Stir beans into the sautéed onion while onion is still in skillet and warm. Stir in rest of ingredients,turning up heat to medium and stirring well over medium heat.
  • Heat all together until just before boiling point. Don't bring to boil. Stir fairly constantly while it is heating up to keep tomato component in catsup and barbecue sauce from burning.
  • When at pre-boiling stage and steaming, reduce heat to simmer, continuing to stir a minute or so while heat from burner goes down to simmer.
  • Cover and let simmer 30 minutes or so, every five or ten minutes stirring again to ensure that it doesn't burn or stick. When beans and sauce have reduced to a rich, thick consistency and turn darker brown color, they are ready.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

BOURBON BARBECUE SLOW COOKER BEANS



Bourbon Barbecue Slow Cooker Beans image

I am asked to bring these 'trucker beans' to almost every summer bbq! Rich, meaty and satisfying. These beans make a great side dish, are perfect to bring to a pot luck picnic, or hearty enough to be eaten as a meal.

Provided by Erica Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 10h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dry 15 bean mix for soup
1 bay leaf
1 pound bacon
1 pound ground beef
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) bottle hickory flavored barbeque sauce (such as Open Pit®)
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup real maple syrup
⅔ cup bourbon whiskey
3 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans, and place in a very large pot. Cover beans with water, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Simmer until all of the water is absorbed, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Place the chopped bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Return the skillet to the heat, and add the ground beef; cook until the beef is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat.
  • Combine the beans, bacon, ground beef, sliced kielbasa, onion, green pepper, red pepper, chicken broth, barbeque sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, maple syrup, bourbon, and mustard in the crock of a slow cooker, and stir well to combine. Turn the slow cooker to Low heat, and cook until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1237.4 mg, Sugar 21 g

Tips:

  • Use dried beans for a richer flavor and texture. If you're short on time, you can use canned beans, but dried beans will give your barbecue beans a more robust flavor and texture.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • Use a variety of beans. Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of beans, such as pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans. This will add a variety of flavors and textures to your barbecue beans.
  • Use a flavorful base liquid. The base liquid for your barbecue beans is important, as it will provide a lot of the flavor. Use a combination of water, broth, and barbecue sauce.
  • Add plenty of seasonings. Barbecue beans should be well-seasoned, so don't be afraid to add plenty of spices and herbs. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Simmer the beans for at least 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the beans, the better they will taste.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for barbecue beans include shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions.

Conclusion:

Barbecue beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, a side dish, or a snack. They're perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer cookouts. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own barbecue beans at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these recipes a try.

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