This easy baked beans recipe features tender beans smoked with bacon and brown sugar, jalapenos, onions and seasonings until hot, bubbling and just perfect!
1/2cupregular or nonalcoholic beer(or substitute beef broth)
2tablespoonsmolasses
2tablespoonsketchup
1tablespoonDijon mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat smoker and add wood following manufacturer’s instructions. Heat to 225 degrees F.
In a large cast-iron skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat on the stovetop until brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to paper towels to drain.
Pour out all but 1 tablespoon drippings., add the onion and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapenos and garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, beer, molasses, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and half the bacon. Stir until combined thoroughly.
Place uncovered skillet in smoker, close lid, and smoke until beans are hot and bubbling, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Stir beans every 30 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and adjust seasonings before serving, if needed.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger crowds. Just use a larger skillet and increase cooking time.The leftover baked beans can be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 days.Reheat the beans in a skillet or saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat until hot and bubbling.
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