Barbecue Baked Beans

Recipe courtesy The Neelys. I haven't made these yet but they sure looked good when I watched the show. Cooking time is assuming the BBQ Sauce and BBQ Seasoning have been prepared in advance.

• Ready In: 1 hr 7 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 potful

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans  baked beans
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup  neelys bbq  seasoning, recipe follows
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1  cup  neelys barbecue sauce, recipe follows
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped pork or 3⁄4 cup beef brisket

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275°F In a large dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Saute the red pepper, onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the baked beans and remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Cover the beans and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
2. Neelys BBQ Seasoning:
3. 1 1/2 cups paprika.
4. 3/4 cup sugar.
5. 3 3/4 Tbsp onion powder.
6. Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
7. Neelys BBQ Sauce:
8. 2 cups catsup.
9. 1 cup water.
10. 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar.
11. 5 Tbsp light brown sugar.
12. 5 Tbsp sugar.
13. 1/2 Tbsp fresh ground black pepper.
14. 1/2 Tbsp onion powder.
15. 1/2 Tbsp ground mustard.
16. 1 Tbsp lemon juice.
17. 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
18. In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour, 15 minutes.