Best BBQ Beans

Will Collier

Servings

12

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Calories

573

Cuisine

American

Category

Sides

Best BBQ Beans are the ultimate side dish for any BBQ gathering. With a smoky, sweet, and spicy flavor profile, these beans are packed with hearty ingredients like Bush’s Original Baked Beans, black beans, and kidney beans. The combination of fresh peppers, onions, and a touch of apple pie filling creates a savory, satisfying dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite smoked meats. Topped off with pulled pork, these beans are cooked to perfection on the smoker, soaking up all the rich flavors for a truly irresistible BBQ experience.

Best BBQ Beans

Ingredients

  • 3 16 oz cans Bush’s Original Baked Beans

  • 1 sm can black beans, drained

  • 1 sm can kidney beans, drained

  • 1 can apple pie filling

  • 1 sm red bell pepper, seeded &chopped

  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded & chopped

  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & chopped

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ c light brown sugar

  • 1 T Dijon mustard

  • 2 T minced garlic

  • ¼ C DB180 Sweet Rub

  • 1/8 C DB180 Grill All

  • 1 bottle Spicy BBQ Sauce

  • 3-4 lb pulled pork (can use any smoked meat)

Directions

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    1. Start by draining and rinsing your black beans and kidney beans. Chop the red bell pepper, poblano pepper, jalapenos, and white onion into small pieces. Set these colorful veggies aside.

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    1. In a large aluminum half-size deep pan, mix the three cans of Bush’s Original Baked Beans with the black beans and kidney beans. Add in the chopped peppers and onions, blending the beans and veggies for a hearty, flavorful base.

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    1. Stir in the apple pie filling, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic for a sweet and tangy depth of flavor. Then, sprinkle in the DB180 Sweet Rub and DB180 Grill All to infuse the dish with that signature smoky goodness and spice.

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    1. For a full BBQ experience, add your pulled pork into the mix. Stir it into the beans and veggies, ensuring it’s well-coated with all the flavors. This will help the pork absorb all the smoky, sweet, and savory seasonings as it cooks.

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    1. Place the pan in your smoker, set to 350°F, and smoke the beans for about one hour. Stir occasionally to allow the smoky flavors to permeate throughout the beans and pork, creating a mouthwatering BBQ side dish.

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    1. Once the vegetables are tender, remove the pan from the smoker. Let them cool slightly before serving. Whether alongside your favorite smoked meats or on their own, these Best BBQ Beans will be the star of the show!