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smoked beans

Smoked Baked Beans

Smoking your baked beans can add a whole new level of flavor and complexity.
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Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
8 servings
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Beans

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans
  • 3 cups water or broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

For the Baked Beans

  • 1 teaspoon cooking oil
  • 3 slices bacon chopped
  • 1/4 onion diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 cup bbq sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

To Cook the Beans in the Instant Pot

  • Add dry beans, salt, pepper and 3 cups of water or broth to the Instant Pot. Cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes. Allow the cooker to naturally release pressure (about 30 minutes).
  • Drain the beans in a colander and rinse under cold water.

To Cook the Beans on the Stove Top

  • Pre-soak the beans overnight. Set a pot of water to boil on the stovetop. Add the beans to the pot and return to a boil. Cover and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours.

To Smoke the Baked Beans:

  • Add cooking oil to a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the bacon, onion, and red pepper and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic. Cook for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the cooked beans and the remaining ingredients to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  • Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees F. Set the cast iron skillet on the grate and close the lid. Smoke, untouched, for 1 hour. Stir the beans and continue cooking for another hour. Test the beans. Remove when they've reached your desired degree of doneness.

Notes

  • You can pre-cook the beans in an Instant Pot or on the stove top. If using the stove top, pre-soak the beans overnight before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg