Best Barbecued Beans on the Planet

Best Barbecued Beans on the Planet

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The secret is to start with a mix of beans—baked, red, and black—then cook them in a smoker. Adding a pound of chopped smoked brisket doesn't hurt either.

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Smoker
  • Aluminum foil pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked brisket or bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slivers
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans
  • 3 cans (each 15 ounces) baked beans or pork and beans
  • 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper or green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 to 6 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced (for hotter beans, leave the seeds in)
  • 2 cups sweet red barbecue sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, or more to taste
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
  • Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper

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