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BBQ Beans Recipe

This is my easy smoky BBQ beans recipe that's the perfect side for your BBQ. Infused with rich, smoky flavours, these beans are what make any BBQ unforgettable. Whether you make them on the BBQ or on the hob (stovetop), they work perfectly!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: BBQ Food, bbq side dish, easy side dish
Servings: 4 servings
Author Nicky Corbishley

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 200 g (7 oz) bacon lardons (or diced pancetta)
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin of baked beans
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin of mixed beans (I like to use the mixed beans in chilli sauce for this)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add the oil into a frying pan or medium sized saucepan over a medium-high heat.
    1 tbsp oil
  • Add the bacon lardons and fry stirring often until they are golden and crispy, this should take 5 minutes.
    200 g (7 oz) bacon lardons
  • Remove the bacon from the pan and place in a bowl lined with kitchen paper and put to one side for later.
  • Place the diced onion in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the onion starts to soften.
    1 medium onion, finely diced
  • Add in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds stirring continuously.
    2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • Add in the baked beans, mixed beans, smoked paprika, Cajun spice, black pepper and salt.
    400 g (14 oz) tin of baked beans, 400 g (14 oz) tin of mixed beans, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt
  • Turn down the heat to low and stir everything together until fully combined.
  • Simmer for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally until the beans are cooked through and slightly softened.
  • Just before serving stir in the cooked bacon and heat through for another minute (NOTE 1)
  • Serve alongside your favourite BBQ food.

Notes

Note 1

We only add a little salt as there's already salt in the bacon and beans. However, you can give it a taste just before serving and add a little more salt to suit your preferences. 

Ingredient Swaps

You can swap out the bacon lardons for diced pancetta, and mixed beans with any type of bean blend you like! (I like to incorporate kidney beans for some variance in texture)

Can I make these ahead?

Yes, you can make these ahead to refrigerate. Just follow the recipe through as you would normally, then quickly cool and store in an air-tight container in the fridge. When you are ready to serve, just heat through in a pan/skillet and make sure it's bubbling and hot throughout before serving.

How to scale up and scale down this recipe. 

This recipe can be doubled up for a crowd or halved for two people, sticking to the same ingredient ratios.

Nutritional information is approximate, per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 976mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 1g

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