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Smoked Beans

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To get that authentic smoked flavor into these barbecue beans, add pieces of smoked meat to it. I always try to save something back from any smoke so I have something to add to soups, beans, and more. Burnt ends are the perfect meat for these beans.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 16-ounce cans of navy beans
1 cup chopped burnt ends (any good smoked meat can be substituted)
3/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
1/2 medium onion chopped
1 small green pepper chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Preparation:

Drain beans and mix everything together in a smoker safe pot. Place in smoker at about 200 degrees and let cook for about 2 hours. It will be ready in about an hour but the longer you smoke it the more smoke flavor you get. Test every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired flavor.

User Reviews

5 out of 5

Awesome Beans, Member JBGordon

I had tried out a couple different recipes for BBQ beans before I came across this recipe, but I definitely don't have to look anymore. I'll admit I modify it a bit by cooking it in the crockpot for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 on low rather than in the smoker -- I find it to be much simpler. I've also used 6-8 slices of lightly cooked smoked bacon as well as some liquid smoke if I don't have any burnt ends on hand, and they've turned out just fine. I'll also add a chopped jalapeno or a half teaspoon of cayenne pepper for more kick. But everyone loves these beans. They go quickly whenever I make them, and get rave reviews. It's easy enough to double the quantities if I'm serving a bunch of people, too. Thanks for the recipe!

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