The Best Barbecue Beans
Using dried beans pays in this recipe, which produces some of the best barbecue beans you'll ever have—the sauce packs a deep and complex barbecue flavor with tender, creamy beans.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cans pork and beans
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large container, whisk together 2 quarts water and salt until salt has dissolved. Add beans, cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature. Drain and rinse beans.