Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beans and Sausage Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beans and Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons molasses; 3 tablespoons honey mustard; 2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning blend; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 pound dry navy beans, rinsed and picked over; 2 cloves; 1 small onion, halved; 1 1/2 pounds chicken-apple sausages, each halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Pickled peppers, sliced scallions and/or sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons honey mustard
2 tablespoons barbecue seasoning blend
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound dry navy beans, rinsed and picked over
2 cloves
1 small onion, halved
1 1/2 pounds chicken-apple sausages, each halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Pickled peppers, sliced scallions and/or sour cream, for garnish (optional)

1
Whisk the broth, 3 cups water, tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, barbecue seasoning and garlic in a slow cooker.
2
Add the beans.
3
Push a clove into each onion half; tuck the onions and sausages into the beans in the slow cooker.
4
Cover and cook on high until the beans are tender, about 6 hours.
5
Discard the onion halves.
6
Stir in the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, then let the mixture sit, uncovered, about 15 minutes.
7
(The longer the beans sit, the more flavorful they will be.)
8
Garnish with pickled peppers, scallions and/or sour cream, if desired.
9
Per serving: Calories 549; Fat 11 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 102 mg; Sodium 1,796 mg; Carbohydrate 75 g; Fiber 20 g; Protein 38 g
10
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

817

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1/3 cup tomato paste, 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons molasses, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beans and Sausage 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.

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beans and Sausage

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