Ingredients
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- 30 oz. pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 30 oz. cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 small yellow onion diced finely
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. smoky paprika
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
- 6 tbsp. molasses
- 4 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1.5 oz. bourbon optional
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 300°F for indirect heat.
- Rinse and drain all the beans, then combine them in a cast iron pan or a disposable aluminum pan.
- Finely dice the yellow onion and mix it into the beans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients, adding the bourbon if desired, until there are no lumps from the cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the beans and gently fold everything together, spreading it evenly in the pan.
- In a small bowl, toss the bacon pieces with seasonings to coat.
- Dice the bacon into small pieces and spread them evenly over the beans in the pan.
- Place the pan on the smoker without cover and smoke for 2 to 3 hours, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, and the bacon becomes crisp.
- Serve hot alongside your favorite barbecue dishes.
Last Step:
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For an extra kick, consider adding chopped jalapeños to the mix.
You can prep the beans a day ahead to save time and enhance flavor.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Crock-Pot Recipes
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg