Introduction
Summer is finally here, and it’s time to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious food with family and friends. One dish that always makes an appearance at any BBQ is baked beans. But why settle for the same old canned beans when you can make your own mouth-watering BBQ beans from scratch? In this article, we’ll share our ultimate BBQ beans recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next cookout.Ingredients
To make our BBQ beans recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 4 cans of navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 pound of bacon, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup of ketchup
- 1 cup of BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Now that you have all the ingredients, here’s how to make our ultimate BBQ beans: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside. 3. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper until they are tender. 4. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, navy beans, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. 5. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. 6. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are hot and bubbly. 7. Let the beans cool for a few minutes before serving.Tips
Here are some tips to help you make the perfect BBQ beans:- If you don’t have navy beans, you can use any other type of canned beans you have on hand.
- If you want to make these beans vegetarian, simply omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- If you like your beans spicy, you can add some hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- You can make these beans ahead of time and reheat them in the oven or on the grill.