Barbecued Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Barbecued Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans, picked over; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 pound thick double-smoked bacon, cut into small dice; 1 medium Spanish onion, cut into small dice; 1 medium carrot, cut into small dice; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 cup dark rum; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock, homemade (page 240) or store-bought, plus more if needed; 1 1/2 cups Mesa Grill Barbecue Sauce (see Sources) or store-bought barbecue sauce; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans, picked over
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound thick double-smoked bacon, cut into small dice
1 medium Spanish onion, cut into small dice
1 medium carrot, cut into small dice
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup dark rum
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, homemade (page 240) or store-bought, plus more if needed
1 1/2 cups Mesa Grill Barbecue Sauce (see Sources) or store-bought barbecue sauce
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Cover the beans by at least 2 inches with cold water and let soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
2
Drain the beans, place in a large saucepan, and cover by 2 inches with cold water.
3
Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot slightly, and cook until very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4
Drain the beans and place in a large bowl.
5
Preheat the oven to 325F.
6
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
7
Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 8 minutes.
8
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
9
Add the onion and carrot to the pan and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
10
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
11
Add the rum, bring to a boil, and cook until almost completely evaporated, 5 minutes.
12
Add the mixture to the beans along with the honey, molasses, stock, barbecue sauce, bacon, and half of the cilantro.
13
Season with salt and pepper and mix gently to combine.
14
Transfer the mixture to a 10-inch round baking dish, cover, and bake for 20 minutes.
15
Check to see if the mixture is dry; if it is, add a little more stock.
16
Continue baking for another 20 minutes.
17
Remove the lid and bake until golden brown on top, another 15 minutes.
18
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
19
Garnish with the remaining cilantro before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black beans, picked over, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 pound thick double-smoked bacon, cut into small dice, 1 medium Spanish onion, cut into small dice, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Baked Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Baked Beans

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