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BBQ Pit Beans

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 16 Total Time: 5 hrs Difficulty: Beginner
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BBQ Beans with a Smoky Kick

Let’s talk baked beans, but forget the bland stuff you get from a can. We’re taking things to a whole new level with this BBQ-loaded version. Rich, smoky, and a little bit sweet with just the right kick of heat, these beans are the ultimate side dish for your next cookout. You’ll be using Norfolk Smoke Pit’s Honey Mustard BBQ Rub to give it that extra zing, and trust me—you’ll never look at baked beans the same way again. Plus, they’re freezer-friendly, so batch cooking just got a whole lot tastier!

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BBQ Pit Beans

Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 4 hrs Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 5 hrs
Vegetarian
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Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Family Friendly Family Friendly Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Smoke & Sear Fav. Smoke & Sear Fav.
Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 90  C Servings: 16 Estimated Cost: £ 10 Calories: Approximately 350 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Base:
    • Heat 5 teaspoons of oil in your Ninja on the sear/sauté setting.
    • Toss in the diced onions and cook them until softened and translucent (about 5 minutes).
    • Stir in the garlic paste and sauté briefly for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Build the BBQ Flavour:
    • Add the ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, honey mustard BBQ rub, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Stir everything together until it’s well combined and starting to smell like BBQ heaven.
  3. Add the Beans and Slow Cook:
    • Pour in the baked beans, mix them gently, and switch your Ninja to the slow cook function.
    • Let it cook on low for about 4 hours to let those flavours meld into something magical.
  4. Cool and Portion:
    • Once cooked, let the beans cool for about 30 minutes.
    • Portion them into silicone trays (1 Cup/250 mL portions work well).
  5. Freeze and Pack:

    Freeze the portions until solid, then vacuum pack for longer storage.

  6. Reheat and Serve:

    To reheat, either simmer the frozen portions in boiling water or warm them up in the smoker for that extra smoky depth.

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Note

Optional Smoker Reheat: Reheating in a smoker at around 120°C for 20-30 minutes will give an even deeper smoky flavour.

Spice Adjustments: Not a fan of heat? Reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/2 teaspoon. Or, if you love a fiery kick, feel free to add more!

Meaty Boost: For meat lovers, toss in some crispy bacon bits or shredded smoked pork before serving.

Keywords: BBQ baked beans, smoked baked beans, honey mustard BBQ rub beans, slow-cooked BBQ beans, freezer-friendly BBQ beans
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🔥 NEW GEAR DROP – THE RAVEN HAS LANDED 🔥

Back in 2021, I’d just built my little BBQ website, wasn’t really using Facebook, and had around 4,000 Insta followers . . . still finding my feet in the smoke game.

Then out of nowhere – Bradley Smoker dropped me a message.

Wanna help us create some content?

Honestly, I was blown away.

Fast forward 4 years and they’ve only gone and done it again – this time with their new Raven Smoker. And let me tell ya . . . this thing’s an absolute weapon.

✅ Hot & Cold smoking
✅ Dual built-in probes
✅ Bluetooth monitoring via the app
✅ Sleek AF portable folding table (seriously – best I’ve seen)

So far I’ve just unboxed, built and seasoned it ready for the first cook . . . and I can’t wait to get stuck in!

But now the big question is . . .

What should go on first?!

Let me know what you’d christen the Raven with 👇

#gifted #BradleyRaven

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🔥 NEW GEAR DROP – THE RAVEN HAS LANDED 🔥 Back in 2021, I’d just built my little BBQ website, wasn’t really using Facebook, and had around 4,000 Insta followers . . . still finding my feet in the smoke game. Then out of nowhere – Bradley Smoker dropped me a message. Wanna help us create some content? Honestly, I was blown away. Fast forward 4 years and they’ve only gone and done it again – this time with their new Raven Smoker. And let me tell ya . . . this thing’s an absolute weapon. ✅ Hot & Cold smoking ✅ Dual built-in probes ✅ Bluetooth monitoring via the app ✅ Sleek AF portable folding table (seriously – best I’ve seen) So far I’ve just unboxed, built and seasoned it ready for the first cook . . . and I can’t wait to get stuck in! But now the big question is . . . What should go on first?! Let me know what you’d christen the Raven with 👇 #gifted #BradleyRaven

The Picanha Tasting Board Nobody Asked For . . .

Big thanks to @villagebutchers for the stunning picanha and @meatermade for hooking me up with the new Meater Pro XL - so I figured it was time to get the kids properly educated.

Sliced the picanha into 4 steaks.

Cooked to 4 different levels of doneness.

Served with 4 sauces: cowboy butter, chimichurri, peppercorn, and red pepper.

Fire-roasted sweetcorn and cherry toms on the side for good measure.

The mission: Find out how they really like their steak.

The result: Medium rare / medium. Cowboy butter all round.

The well-done one? The dog’s still licking her chops.

Job done. Legends!

Cooked on the Kamado Joe, tracked to perfection with the Meater, and devoured in minutes.

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The Picanha Tasting Board Nobody Asked For . . . Big thanks to @villagebutchers for the stunning picanha and @meatermade for hooking me up with the new Meater Pro XL - so I figured it was time to get the kids properly educated. Sliced the picanha into 4 steaks. Cooked to 4 different levels of doneness. Served with 4 sauces: cowboy butter, chimichurri, peppercorn, and red pepper. Fire-roasted sweetcorn and cherry toms on the side for good measure. The mission: Find out how they really like their steak. The result: Medium rare / medium. Cowboy butter all round. The well-done one? The dog’s still licking her chops. Job done. Legends! Cooked on the Kamado Joe, tracked to perfection with the Meater, and devoured in minutes.