Ingredients for Bbq Red Beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ale
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry rub seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 (15-ounce) cans pink beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup beef broth (optional substitute for ale)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 pound browned ground pork sausage
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
- cayenne pepper (to taste, starting with 1/4 teaspoon)
- kidney beans (alternate for pink beans)
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How to Make Bbq Red Beans
- In a 6- to 10-quart pot or Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add 4 slices of bacon, diced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 stalks of celery, chopped. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce, 1/2 cup ale (or beef broth), 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon dry rub seasoning, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
- Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
- Add 4 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans (or pink beans), drained and rinsed, 2 (15-ounce) cans of diced tomatoes, undrained, and 1/2 pound of browned ground pork sausage. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda (optional).
- Simmer, stirring frequently, for at least 1 hour, or until beans are tender. Adjust cayenne pepper to your desired spice level (start with 1/4 teaspoon and add more to taste).
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
33 g
Sugar
98g
Fat
11g
Carbs
22g
