42 saucy bean Recipes

most barbecue joints serve ladlefuls of smoky , deep-flavored beans alongside the slabs of ribs and mounds of pulled pork. we wanted to make those creamy textured, saucy beans at home to accompany our own barbecue, but we couldn tsp find a pitmaster who would give up their secret recipe. we were on our own, then, to develop a recipe for cowboy beans. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, use dried pinto or navy beans. canned beans turn mushy long before the sauce s flavors have blended., beans can be soaked overnight or quick soaked, which involves boiling the beans for five minutes, then allowing them to sit for 1 hour before draining and proceeding with the recipe. don tsp worry about timing., bacon is a convenient substitute for smoky barbecued meat., blend mustard , barbecue sauce, and brown sugar for a sweet but spicy, deep flavor. a fair amount of garlic and onion help here too., secret ingredient in cowboy beans is coffee. the roasted , slightly bitter flavor ties all the ingredients together., simmer the beans slowly in the oven to keep the beans whole. cooked too quickly, they will break apart.

fresh green beans or 1 lb purple beans, topped and tailed, crushed tomatoes, crisp bacon, crumbled (optional), garlic, minced, dried rosemary or 1 tsp thyme, fresh ground black pepper, salt

fresh green beans, chopped onion, butter, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, sour cream, minced fresh parsley, white vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

tomato sauce, diced pimientos, prepared mustard, salt, pepper, fresh or frozen cut green beans, cooked, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, garlic clove, minced, butter, cubed process cheese (velveeta)

lean ground beef, french fried onions rings, breadcrumbs, dry, cream of mushroom soup, egg, thyme leaves, salt, french-style green beans, pepper

frozen lima beans, chopped onion, butter, half-and-half cream, minced fresh parsley, dill weed, salt, pepper

pork and beans, onion, minced, green pepper, chopped, brown sugar, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, bacon

navy beans, drained and rinsed, onion, peeled and chopped, garlic cloves, minced, stalks celery, diced, carrot, diced, ketchup, tomato juice (i used v8), brown sugar (i used dark ), apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, mustard powder, fresh ground black pepper, bay leaves

green beans,drained, chopped onion, sliced bacon,cup up, tomatoe sauce

pork and beans, brown sugar, sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, chopped onion, cola, ketchup, ground mustard

ground sausage, pork and beans, grated cheddar cheese, chopped onion, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, molasses, worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, liquid smoke

pork and beans, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, cola, brown sugar, spicy brown mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce

green beans, boneless chicken breasts, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, shredded cheddar cheese

pork and beans, drained, barbecued pork, onion, chopped, chili sauce, brown sugar, dark corn syrup, liquid smoke, mustard

baked beans , in sauce drained, onion, chopped, green pepper, seeded and chopped, brown sugar , packed, prepared mustard, worcestershire sauce, smokey barbecue sauce, tabasco sauce, dried parsley flakes, cooked ham, diced

navy beans, drained and rinsed, onion, peeled and chopped, garlic cloves, minced, stalks celery, diced, carrot, diced, ketchup, tomato juice (i used v8), brown sugar (i used dark ), apple cider vinegar, soy sauce (i used tamari), mustard powder, fresh ground black pepper, bay leaves

tiny new potatoes, fresh green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise, low-fat cream of celery soup (or regular), water, dijon-style mustard, dried dill (optional, may use any herb you like or none )

pork chops, all-purpose flour, potatoes, peeled and sliced, green beans, drained, condensed tomato soup, water