Smoked Baked Beans

This Smoked Baked Beans recipe combines the savory flavors of crispy bacon and a variety of beans with a balanced sauce.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, BBQ

Keyword baked, bbq, beans, smoked

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 2 45

Servings

Calories 426kcal

8 ounces bacon cut into ½ inch chunks
1 large onion finely chopped (about 2 cups)
3 cloves garlic minced
1 serrano pepper diced (Jalapeno *optional)
15- ounces great northern beans drained and rinsed (1 can) - or you can use pinto beans
15- ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed (1 can)
15- ounces black beans drained and rinsed (1 can)
1/3 cup brown sugar - packed
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup barbecue sauce your favorite
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

In a heavy pot or deep cast iron, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, garlic, and serrano pepper and cook until the vegetables are soft and slightly translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the beans, brown sugar, molasses, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dry mustard, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees.
Smoke the beans, uncovered, until thickened, occasionally stirring, about 2 to 2 ½ hours. (Add beer or water if beans seem too dry.)

You can substitute the bacon with leftover beef brisket or pulled pork for a different flavor profile.