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barbecue beans

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rosette Rooney
New Orleans, LA

The use of bacon fat in this recipe is essential - would be flat without it. You can make those canned generic beans become 'special' with these additions. I am always asked to bring these to a barbecue. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For barbecue beans

  • 2 can
    pork and beans
  • 1/2 lg
    yellow onion
  • 1/5 lb
    bacon
  • 2 Tbsp
    liquid hickory smoke
  • 6 Tbsp
    brown sugar, firmly packed

How To Make barbecue beans

  • 1
    Cut bacon into little pieces and saute until lightly browned. Do Not discard grease.
  • 2
    Dice onion and add to pan with bacon and fat. Saute lightly until onions are translucent, but not browned.
  • 3
    Add the beans, the brown sugar and liquid smoke to pot. Stir to combine. Let cook over medium low fire for about 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

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