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Smokey Baked Beans

Servings 15 1/4 C servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bacon cut into small pieces
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 15 oz cans organic baked beans in sauce undrained
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Pinch of ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tbsp bourbon optional
  • 1/4 C beef broth or more if needed to thin
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Note: This recipe works well in a smoker at 190 degrees F for approximately 2 hours.
  • Prepare your charcoal grill for a medium/hi heat. Add a few chunks of wood to the coals.
  • Heat skillet on med/hi. Add the bacon and cook until browned but not crisp. Add the onion and cook until soft.
  • In a fire-proof pan, combine the rest of the ingredients.
  • Place the pan on the grill grate, close the lid and allow the beans to cook for about 1 hour.
  • Season with salt and thin with more beef broth if needed.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @happybellyfoodie.com