Name: Smoky Barbecue Beans Recipe
Cook time: 195 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans, picked over; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or lard; 1 large onion (about 8 ounces; 225g), finely diced; 2 stalks celery (about 4 ounces; 115g), finely diced; 4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons); 1 tablespoon (12g) ground cumin; 1 tablespoon (12g) paprika; 2 tablespoons (20g) coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 whole dried New Mexico, guajillo, California, or pasilla chilies, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons (5g) dried oregano; 8 to 12 ounces (225 to 340g) leftover smoked beef, pork, or turkey, chopped (see note); 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup (2.25 ounces) brown sugar; 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar

Prep Time

Cook Time

3h 15m

Total Time

3h 15m

This Smoky Barbecue Beans recipe creates a hearty and flavorful side dish. Slow-cooked dried pinto beans are combined with smoky spices, diced vegetables, and chopped smoked meat for a satisfying and delicious dish, perfect for any barbecue or cookout.

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Servings: 12

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1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans, picked over

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil or lard

1 large onion (about 8 ounces; 225g), finely diced

2 stalks celery (about 4 ounces; 115g), finely diced

4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)

1 tablespoon (12g) ground cumin

1 tablespoon (12g) paprika

2 tablespoons (20g) coarsely ground black pepper, plus more to taste

2 whole dried New Mexico, guajillo, California, or pasilla chilies, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped

2 teaspoons (5g) dried oregano

8 to 12 ounces (225 to 340g) leftover smoked beef, pork, or turkey, chopped (see note)

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup (2.25 ounces) brown sugar

2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

433kcal

21%
Fat

5g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

75g

3%
Fiber

16g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

30g

1%
Cholesterol

33mg

1%
Sodium

200mg

10%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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