These sweet, smoky, and flavor-packed barbecue baked beans are the perfect addition to any cookout. Even meat lovers will swear there’s bacon in them!
Smoky Barbecue Baked Beans
These sweet, smoky, and flavor-packed barbecue baked beans are the perfect addition to any cookout. Even meat lovers will swear there’s bacon in them!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons 28 g nondairy butter
- 1 cup 160 g diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon 15 g minced garlic
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g tomato sauce
- ½ cup 110 g packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 40 g grape jelly
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons 30 g stone-ground mustard
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces, or 425 g red beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the nondairy butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking for about 10 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, grape jelly, liquid smoke, and mustard.
- Add the beans and mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, lower the heat, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve warm as a perfect barbecue side dish alongside grilled vegetables, burgers, or cornbread.
Wine Advice:
Pairs well with a bold Zinfandel or a smoky Syrah.
Nutrition values
Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 3 g | Sugar: 18 g