Grilled Strawberry BBQ Sauce Baked Beans

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   Special equipment: wooden or metal skewers

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   Preheat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat.

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   Skewer the strawberries and coat with 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil.

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   Grill on all sides, 1 1/2 minutes total.

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   In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, ketchup, jam, balsamic vinegar, molasses, soy sauce, mustard, chiles and garlic.

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   Cook over medium-low heat until the strawberries start to break down and all the ingredients combine, about 15 minutes.

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   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

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   Using an immersion blender, blend the strawberry mixture until smooth.

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   Continue to cook until the mixture is reduced by a third, about 15 minutes.

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    This will yield about 2 cups sauce.

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    In a medium cast-iron skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.

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    Add the onions and bell peppers and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.

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    Add the beans and 1 1/2 cups of the sauce.

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    Put the skillet in the oven and cook until the sauce thickens, about 25 minutes.

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    Garnish with parsley and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.