Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Beans

Submitted by lazyme

"Great beans from epicurious.com. I usually add more bacon."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 slice bacon
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini, rinsed, drained (white kidney beans)
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

directions

1. Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2. Drain bacon on paper towels.
3. Chop bacon; reserve.
4. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons drippings from skillet.
5. Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat.
6. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
7. Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
8. Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, sugar, molasses, vinegar and mustard and bring to boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring often.
10. Stir in all beans and bacon and bring to boil.
11. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
12. Uncover and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
13. Season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[LazySactoCook]

Great beans! Prepared in advance, these have become a staple for our camping meals and BBQs. However, I have made some modifications: instead of one cup of water, I add a cup of beef broth; substitute DARK honey for molasses (if you like real sweet, use light honey); add 2 tsp (or to taste) of liquid smoke; one tsp of smoked paprika; one 15 oz can of chopped tomatoes (mostly drained) instead of tomato sauce. As for the bacon (mmmm...bacon), I add four chopped slices of lean bacon from my local meat/sausage shop. All in all, this recipe is a great jumping off point for some inventive BBQ bean dishes.

 

[teresas]

What great beans! I did simmer mine for about 45 minutes to reduce the liquid. Next time I think I will add only 1/4 cup of water and see how that works. We like our bbq beans on the thick side. Loved the flavor. I chopped my bacon before cooking. I find it is easier that way. I served them with recipe #259548 and recipe #371575 for a delicious dinner. Thanks for posting. :)