Smokin’ Barbecue Baked Beans

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Smokin’ Barbecue Baked Beans is the Ultimate Comfort Food

This Smokin’ Barbecue Baked Beans recipe is the ultimate comfort food that combines the rich, smoky flavors of sausage and bacon with the mild zing of chipotle sauce and a medley of spices. A hearty recipe like this will elevate your backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner to a whole new level. Serve these baked beans hot as a side dish at your next barbecue, cookout, or family gathering. They pair perfectly with ribs, burgers, or any grilled meat. Enjoy the smoky, sweet, and mild spicy flavors in every bite!

The chipotle sauce is a game-changer, delivering a smoky, spicy kick that sets these beans apart from traditional recipes. It provides just the right amount of smoky flavor and heat without overwhelming the dish. The blend of barbecue sauce, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce creates a harmonious mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Smoked paprika and chili powder further enhance the smokiness and add a touch of zing. (Make sure you use a good quality brand). Dijon mustard and onion powder round out the flavors with tang and depth.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. bulk hot breakfast sausage
• 1 pound bacon
• 2 – 28 oz. cans Van Camp’s pork and beans, with liquid (Remove pork fat)
• 2 – 15 oz. Great Northern white beans, drained
• 1 – 7.76 oz. can La Costena chipotle sauce
• 1/2 cup smoky barbecue sauce – Try my Homemade Smoky Jack Daniels Barbecue Sauce recipe
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons molasses
• 1 medium size onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 medium size green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika (I used Trader Joe’s )
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large frying pan. Remove from pan and set aside. Drain fat, reserving 2 tablespoons.

Chop onions and bell peppers.

Sauté onion and bell pepper in reserved bacon fat until they are tender and start to sweat. Add pressed garlic last over low heat, being careful not to burn it. Remove from pan and set aside.

In the same skillet, cook hot breakfast sausage until brown and crumbly. Drain fat.

Add chopped bacon and onion, bell pepper, garlic mixture back into the pan with the sausage.

Add chipotle sauce, barbecue sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder and onion powder. Mix well.

Add Pork and Beans with Liquid (Remove pork fat) and drained great northern white beans to mixture. Mix well.

Transfer the bean mixture into a large 12x8x3 baking dish.

Bake uncovered in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to make sure the beans don’t dry out around the edges. They’re done when they’re thick, bubbly, and smell amazing.

This Smokin’ Barbecue Baked Beans recipe is a celebration of hearty, smoky, and spicy flavors. It’s a crowd-pleaser that elevates a simple side dish into something special. Whether you’re making it for a summer cookout or a cozy winter dinner, these beans are sure to be a hit.