The Best Barbecue Beans Recipe

Name: The Best Barbecue Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Water; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 pound small dried beans, such as great northern, navy, or pinto beans, picked over and rinsed; 8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 1/2 cups finely minced yellow onion (about 1 large onion); 2 tablespoons finely diced seeded jalapeno (about 1 medium pepper); 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves); 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 2/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon; 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Servings: persons

Water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pound small dried beans, such as great northern, navy, or pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups finely minced yellow onion (about 1 large onion)
2 tablespoons finely diced seeded jalapeno (about 1 medium pepper)
1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 1/2 cups ketchup
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon hot sauce

1
In a large container, whisk together 2 quarts water and salt until salt has dissolved. Add beans, cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature. Drain and rinse beans.
2
Place a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until fat has rendered and bacon has crisped, 7-10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving as much fat in dutch oven as possible.
3
Add onion to dutch oven and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens and begins to brown around the edges, about 7 minutes. Stir in green pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in 3 cups of water, chicken stock, reserved bacon, and beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 300u00b0F while beans are simmering.
4
Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, mustard, vinegar, barbecue rub, and hot sauce. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook beans for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until beans are tender throughout and sauce has thickened, about 1 hour longer. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Season with salt. Serve immediately; alternatively, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze. Reheat before serving.

992

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 pound small dried beans, such as great northern, navy, or pinto beans, picked over and rinsed, 8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips, and more.

Yes, The Best Barbecue Beans Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!