Smoked Baked Beans

5 from 2 votes

These Smoked Baked Beans are sweet, smoky, savory, and slow-cooked on the smoker with bacon, onion, green pepper, maple syrup, BBQ sauce, and a tangy homemade sauce. They’re the perfect BBQ side dish for pulled pork, ribs, brisket, burgers, and summer cookouts.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3 10

Total Time3 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Scott

Equipment

Chefs Knife
Cutting board
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Wooden Spoon
Cast Iron Dutch Oven or 12 inch cast iron skillet

Ingredients

6 slices bacon cut into ½ inch strips
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 medium green pepper diced
1 clove garlic minced
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup BBQ sauce
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon BBQ Rub
3 16 oz cans Navy beans rinsed and drained

Instructions

Preheat your smoker to 225°F to 250°F.
Set a 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven or 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy.
Add the onion and green pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Turn off the heat. Stir in the brown sugar, maple syrup, BBQ sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and BBQ rub until well combined.
Add the drained and rinsed navy beans and gently stir to coat.
Transfer the Dutch oven or skillet to the smoker and cook uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes, until hot, smoky, bubbly, and thickened.
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you do not have a Dutch oven, prepare the stovetop portion in a pot or skillet, then transfer the beans to a foil pan for smoking.
Cook uncovered so the beans absorb smoke and the sauce thickens.
The beans will thicken as they cool and again after refrigerating.
Reheat with a splash of water, broth, or BBQ sauce if needed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Add jalapeño, smoked sausage, pulled pork, or brisket for a heartier version.

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