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Sweet and Spicy BBQ Baked Beans

Sweetness, spice and smoky bacon make these beans a home run at any cook out. This recipe starts by asking you to soak the beans for at least 8 hours, so make sure you have enough time or plan ahead.

Nut Free

4

Servings

500 Mins

Prep Time

75 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Soak the Beans

Soak the beans in water for at least 8 hours or overnight. If your beans have already been soaked, proceed with the recipe. Once soaked, strain the beans through a fine mesh strainer and set aside.

  • Pinto Beans(dry)¾ cup
  • Water3 cups
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Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Bacon to a Preheated Pan

Set the temperature to 300°F/ 150°C (medium) and add the diced bacon. Cook the bacon for 3-4 minutes or until it has slightly rendered.

  • Thick Cut Bacon(diced)4 oz
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2. Stir in the Ingredients and Bring to a Simmer

Allow the beans to come up to a simmer without stirring.

  • Pinto Beans(soaked)2 cups
  • Water4 cups
  • Kosher Salt1 Tbsp.
  • Baking Soda½ tsp.
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3. Begin Cooking the Beans

Lower the temperature to 215°F/ 100°C (low), then cover the pot with the lid and cook for 43 minutes, while stiring the pot every 10 minutes. Replace the lid each time.

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4. Measure and Combine the Ingredients for the Sauce

While the beans cook, combine the following ingreidentes and set aside.

  • Ketchup½ cup
  • Yellow Mustard1 Tbsp.
  • Worcestershire1 Tbsp.
  • Brown Sugar½ cup
  • Molasses¼ cup
  • Chipotle Adobo Sauce(from a can)1 Tbsp.
  • Chili Powder1 Tbsp.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar1 Tbsp.
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5. Allow the Beans to Sit while Covered

Turn the heat off and rest the beans for 10 minute with the lid on.

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6. Drain the Beans

Carefully remove the lid and strain the cooked beans and bacon through a colander and set aside. Make sure to wash the pot before continuing with the recipe.

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7. Add the Oil While Preheating the Pan

Add the oil and preheat the pot to 325°F/ 160°C (medium).

  • High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)1 Tbsp.
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8. Add and Sauté the Onions and Garlic

Cook the aromatics for 2 minutes or until slightly toasted.

  • Yellow Onion(diced small)½ cup
  • Garlic Clove(finely chopped)2
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9. Add and Simmer the Reserved Sauce

Lower the temperature to 210°F/ 100°C (low) and cook the sauce for 8 minutes or until the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.

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10. Add and Warm up the Beans

Add the beans and bacon and stir occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes it warms up.

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11. Serve as Desired

Turn off the heat and enjoy with our delicious Smoky Oven Roasted Tri Tip.

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