-
1
First, let me say I cook this to taste.
-
2
The ingredients are approximate.
-
3
In a large oven save pot combine all of the beans.
-
4
Fold to the beans a couple of times to mix them up a little.
-
5
Add you brown sugar, dried minced onions and BBQ seasoning.
-
6
Set on the stove over medium-low to medium heat.
-
7
Cut your bacon up into small pieces.
-
8
I usually leave it stacked and simply cut 5-6 pieces at a time.
-
9
Cut you hot links up in to your desired size.
-
10
I usually cut the sausages in half and cut semi-round medallions out of them.
-
11
Place both the bacon and the hot links into a hot skillet and fry until both begin to brown.
-
12
I usually let them go a little so that the sausages have just a touch of black on them.
-
13
Pour the entire contents of the skillet in with your beans.
-
14
Yes the oil too.
-
15
The bacon drippings and the sausage drippings provide a lot of flavor and heat (that's why the hot sauce is optional).
-
16
Fold in the meats with a large wooden spoon.
-
17
Fold, don't stir, the beans are already a little soft we don't want to crush them.
-
18
Once the meat is folded in, add your BBQ sauce, molassas, maple syrup and hot sauce and fold again until the ingredients are well mixed.
-
19
At this point, I start tasting the beans.
-
20
Once all the ingredients are in, you can get a sense of the flavor.
-
21
If needed, I may add a little more BBQ sauce, brown sugar, bbq seasoning, maple syrup or onions.
-
22
I don't want any one ingredient to be overpowering, but I want to taste them all faintly.
-
23
Be careful adding too much hot sauce here.
-
24
If you need more, you can add it later in the cooking process.
-
25
The heat from the hot links has not really taken effect.
-
26
The beans will get spicier as they cook.
-
27
If you are in a hurry, leave the beans on the stove and bring to a mild boil over medium heat.
-
28
Once they begin to boil, turn the heat down to low and let them simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
-
29
Stir every 10-15 mins to make sure the beans are not sticking to the bottom of your pot.
-
30
If you have the time, place them in the oven overnight at around 200 degrees.
-
31
Once they come to a boil, stir and turn the heat down to 170 degrees or so.
-
32
Stir them in the morning and every 1-2 hours until you're ready to serve.
-
33
I recommend the cooking them overnight.
-
34
Enjoy, these have been a big hit for me for years!
-
35
They are requested at every potluck style BBQ I go to.
-
36
Even people that say they don't like lima or butter beans enjoy them.
