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Barbeque Baked Beans

This recipe crafts a hearty batch of Barbeque Baked Beans, starting with sautéed aromatics in a Dutch oven. Canned baked beans are enriched with brown sugar, molasses, BBQ seasoning, BBQ sauce, and chopped pork or beef brisket. The mixture is simmered, then slow-baked at a low temperature to allow flavors to meld, resulting in a rich, sweet, and savory side dish perfect for any barbecue or gathering.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 11732.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven With a tight-fitting lid for oven baking.
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate ingredient portions.
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Heatproof Spatula For sautéing and stirring.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 28-ounce cans baked beans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup Neelys BBQ seasoning recipe follows
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup Neelys BBQ sauce recipe follows
  • 3/4 cup chopped pork or beef brisket
  • 1 1/2 cups paprika
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Saute the red pepper, onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the baked beans and remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Cover the beans and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.

Notes

To deepen the flavor of the aromatics, consider sautéing the red bell pepper, onion, and garlic for slightly longer, until they begin to caramelize, before adding the beans. This process, known as developing a 'fond', will add a richer base to your beans. The original recipe doesn't detail the BBQ seasoning or sauce; for an exceptional dish, utilize high-quality, homemade versions or premium store-bought options that align with your desired flavor profile. Adjust the sweetness from brown sugar and molasses, and the tang from vinegar, to your personal preference. The long, slow bake at 275°F is crucial for allowing the flavors to meld and the beans to become tender and deeply infused. Avoid rushing this step.