Get ready to elevate your BBQ with the Ultimate Smoked Pit Beans! Perfect as a hearty side or a main dish, these beans are slow-cooked to perfection alongside your favorite meats, infused with savory flavors and a smoky essence.
Ingredients
1200 g / 42 oz brown beans
400 g / 14 oz red beans
1 green bell pepper
1 onion
150 g / 5 oz bacon strips
- 3 tbsp PitmasterX Classic seasoning
60 ml / 1/4 cup ketchup
45 ml / 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
45 g / 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
50 g / 1.75 oz breadcrumbs
30 g / 1 oz dried Parmesan cheese
Tools
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How to
- Start by firing up your smoker or barbecue to reach a smoking temperature of 120°C or 240°F. Place a Skottsberg Braiser cast iron pan on the grill to preheat. Lightly grease the pan with beef drippings. Add the sliced onions and diced green bell pepper, sautéing until the onions begin to caramelize and the peppers soften. Introduce the bacon strips, letting them render and mix with the vegetables until aromatic and golden.
- Sprinkle in the BBQ seasoning and stir to coat everything evenly. Add the brown and red beans to the pan, mixing well. Pour in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil to help the beans come to a slight bubble.
- Once bubbling, sprinkle the top with breadcrumbs and dried Parmesan cheese, adding another layer of BBQ seasoning for extra flavor. Place the pan back on the smoker, uncovered, to allow the breadcrumbs to form a crunchy crust, about 30 minutes more.
- As the beans cook, they will absorb the smoky flavors from the barbecue, complementing any meats you are simultaneously smoking. This dish slowly transforms, becoming richly flavored, tender, and topped with a savory, crunchy crust. Serve these ultimate pit beans at your next BBQ gathering or during a festive holiday meal as the perfect hearty side or a standalone treat. Enjoy the depth of flavor and the satisfying texture of this smoked delight.
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