A barbecue feast is only complete with a serving of mouth-watering baked beans. The secret to their irresistible taste lies in the extended cooking duration, which allows for the infusion of sweet and smoky flavors that tantalize your taste buds. Here is how to prepare the perfect Barbecue Baked Beans.
Serves 6
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Ingredients
1 pound dried Navy beans, picked through and soaked overnight
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz bacon, chopped
1 small Spanish onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Procedure
Soak beans overnight. Drain water and refill to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer until beans are partially cooked about 25 minutes. Drain but reserve 2 cups of bean water. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
In a Dutch oven, brown bacon in olive oil. Add onions and cook until translucent. Then, add garlic and cook until it just turns golden. Add reserved bean water, ketchup, sugar, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
Reduce to medium-low, add beans, and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to oven and bake, uncovered, for 2 hours.
Kitchen gadgets: Barbecue tools
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