Smoked Pit Beans

Smoked Pit Beans

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut streaky bacon (optional)

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 2 jalapeños, chopped

• 3 cans of kidney or cannellini beans (with liquid)

• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons molasses

Method

1. Prepare Beans: Pour the beans (liquid and all) into a pan.

2. Add Ingredients: Add the bacon (if using), diced onion, jalapeños, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and molasses.

3. Mix: Stir everything together until well combined.

4. Smoke: Place the pan in the smoker, uncovered. Smoke for about 3 hours, or until the bacon has rendered its fat and the beans have thickened.

5. Serve: Remove from the smoker and serve while warm!