DUTCH’S WICKED BAKED BEANS

DUTCH’S WICKED BAKED BEANS – these beans are a staple at all of my Q parties.  I got these from ‘Dutch’ over at Smoking Meat Forums.  They baked beans are phenomenal!  Jalapeno gives a kick and the pineapple adds golden sweetness.

Thanks Dutch, for makin’ people happy!

WICKED BAKED BEANS – The beans have the potential for HEAT!
6-8 strips of bacon cut into 1/2 inch squares
1/2 Medium onion, diced
1/2 Bell pepper, diced
1 - 2 Jalapeno Peppers, diced (seeding is optional)
1 - 55 ounce can Bush’s Baked Beans (There are many flavors – Original works well)
1-8 ounce can of pineapple chunks, drained
1 Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 Cup ketchup (I use HUNTS, contains NO High Fructose Corn Syrup)
1/2 - 1 Tbs. dry (ground) mustard

Saute bacon pieces in fry pan until crispy and remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Saute onion, bell pepper and jalapeno  pepper until tender.

In a large mixing bowl combine beans, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup and dry mustard. Stir in bacon pieces and vegetables. Pour into a 12X9 or a deep 9X9 aluminum baking pan. (While mixing if things look dry, add additional ketchup 1/4 -1/2 cup at a time)

Place in a 220-250° smoker for 2 1/2 - 3 hours (make sure temperature of the baked beans reaches 160° ) or place in a 350° oven and bake for 1 hour.

NOTE: If you are making these beans as a side dish for Kansas City style pork ribs, smoke the removed skirt meat for 1-1 1/2 hours, then dice the skirt meat and stir into the Baked Beans.  ***This addition is the reason for these beans being THE BEST!**

DUTCH DISCLAIMER:

With the Jalapeno pepper and the dry mustard these beans have the potential for some MAJOR heat. CAUTION should be exercised when feeding these beans to small children and/or the elderly.  To make this recipe Family Friendly, omit the Jalapeno pepper and the dry mustard.