CRAIG'S SWEET & SPICY CROCKPOT BBQ BEANS
Adapted from a friend's amazing baked beans recipe, this is a very flexible, crowd pleasing dish. It freezes well so I usually make a double batch and freeze it in single portions for work week lunches or quick sides for dinner. Adapt it to whatever ingredients you have on hand, keeping the ratios of ingredients similar. You can use canned beans. This is a super flexible recipe, I've made it with all sorts of variations (more/less vinegar, using Indian BBQ sauce instead of ketchup, using corn syrup instead of molasses, using bacon/Spanish chorizo/Italian salami) and had it turn out about the same every time.
Provided by Papagayita
Categories Beans
Time 4h30m
Yield 1 large casserole, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To cook the beans:
- 1. Put beans, bouillon, pork, garlic and bay leaf in crock pot.
- 2. Add water to about 1-2 inches over the beans.
- 3. Cook on high until soft, ~3 hours or overnight (8 hours) on low. Cooking for a longer period (aka overnight) won't hurt them, just make them softer and more creamy.
- To make the sauce:.
- 1. Saute onions, peppers and garlic in a little bit of oil (I use a tsp of bacon fat if I have it) ~10 minutes until softened and brown.
- 2. Add rest of ingredients, stir, bring to a boil, and simmer on low until mixture has thickened to a syrupy consistency and onions and peppers are very soft.
- 3. Mix in beans, pour into large pan, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for one hour (or longer). Remove foil about 15 minutes before end of cooking time to let top brown.
- 4. Beans are best if served the next day (I usually make this in the evening and let the beans sit in cooling oven overnight). Will keep for one week or more in fridge, great to freeze and reheat later.
- Note: ****My secret ingredient is a can of dr. pepper (diet is fine) added with the rest of the liquid ingredients in the sauce.
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Sabbir Hussain
[email protected]These beans are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Koban Shaban
[email protected]These beans are the perfect comfort food.
Nazmul Kabir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but I actually really liked these.
AMARA A JALLOH KIMMICH
[email protected]These beans are a great way to use up leftover pork.
Niresh Maharaj
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful.
John Tipmai
[email protected]These beans are the perfect side dish for any summer cookout.
Justina Kohut
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Mnm Alawneh
[email protected]These beans are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them at parties.
Blaq Albino
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. The beans are always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.
Lubega Elisa
[email protected]These beans are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty and filling and they warm you up on a cold day.
MEHAR HAROON
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but I actually really liked these. They're not too sweet and they have a nice kick to them.
Mian Mian
[email protected]These beans are a great way to use up leftover pork. I always have some leftover pork from pulled pork sandwiches and this is a great way to use it up.
waQas sharif
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and spicy in these beans. They're the perfect side dish for any barbecue.
Astin Benton
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The beans are always tender and flavorful.
Jerry Franklin
[email protected]These beans are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the fact that I can just throw everything in the crockpot and let it cook.
Arun Sah
[email protected]I made these beans for a potluck and they were a huge success. I will definitely be making them again.
Bikram Tmg
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out perfectly. I served them with cornbread and coleslaw.
Rana Mushtaq
[email protected]These beans were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Md Hellal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so flavorful and tender. I loved the combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.