CRAIG'S SWEET & SPICY CROCKPOT BBQ BEANS
Adapted from a friend's amazing baked beans recipe, this is a very flexible, crowd pleasing dish. It freezes well so I usually make a double batch and freeze it in single portions for work week lunches or quick sides for dinner. Adapt it to whatever ingredients you have on hand, keeping the ratios of ingredients similar. You can use canned beans. This is a super flexible recipe, I've made it with all sorts of variations (more/less vinegar, using Indian BBQ sauce instead of ketchup, using corn syrup instead of molasses, using bacon/Spanish chorizo/Italian salami) and had it turn out about the same every time.
Provided by Papagayita
Categories Beans
Time 4h30m
Yield 1 large casserole, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To cook the beans:
- 1. Put beans, bouillon, pork, garlic and bay leaf in crock pot.
- 2. Add water to about 1-2 inches over the beans.
- 3. Cook on high until soft, ~3 hours or overnight (8 hours) on low. Cooking for a longer period (aka overnight) won't hurt them, just make them softer and more creamy.
- To make the sauce:.
- 1. Saute onions, peppers and garlic in a little bit of oil (I use a tsp of bacon fat if I have it) ~10 minutes until softened and brown.
- 2. Add rest of ingredients, stir, bring to a boil, and simmer on low until mixture has thickened to a syrupy consistency and onions and peppers are very soft.
- 3. Mix in beans, pour into large pan, cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for one hour (or longer). Remove foil about 15 minutes before end of cooking time to let top brown.
- 4. Beans are best if served the next day (I usually make this in the evening and let the beans sit in cooling oven overnight). Will keep for one week or more in fridge, great to freeze and reheat later.
- Note: ****My secret ingredient is a can of dr. pepper (diet is fine) added with the rest of the liquid ingredients in the sauce.
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[email protected]Meh.
Maahi Ve
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. It's not something I would make again.
Jamilatu Ali
[email protected]I'm sorry, but I have to give this recipe a thumbs down. It's just not my cup of tea.
Jonathan Logan
[email protected]I'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. It's one of the worst bean recipes I've ever tried.
Noah King
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Mdbodrudoza Islam
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times, and it's always been a disappointment. The beans are always mushy and bland.
Rahman Syed
[email protected]I found the instructions in this recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it would be helpful if there were more step-by-step photos.
Ivan Vlaisavljević
[email protected]These beans were way too spicy for me. I ended up having to add a lot of sour cream to cool them down.
Cody Ross
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out really dry. I think I might have added too much brown sugar.
Sanjeev 1234
[email protected]These beans are perfect for a summer cookout. They're also great for meal prep, since they can be made ahead of time.
Md Adbur Rohim
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to make a quick and easy meal.
Ch Faizan
[email protected]These beans are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers.
Hamza Sahi
[email protected]I've never been a fan of baked beans, but these are amazing! The chipotle peppers give them a really unique flavor.
Tirumala Chukka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these beans were surprisingly mild. The sweetness of the brown sugar really balances out the heat.
Namukose Saida
[email protected]These beans are a great way to use up leftover pork. I always have some in my freezer, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.
Basit Ali Pathan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the beans turned out perfectly. They were tender and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat.
Mt Ratul
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet and spicy in these beans. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Sebastian Melgar
[email protected]I've made these beans several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal.
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[email protected]These beans were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the sweet and spicy flavor.