Smoked baked beans is the first of our smoker recipes! These tender beans with bacon are the perfect side dish! Make this recipe using any smoker.
These smoked bbq beans are one of our favorite summer side dishes. But, summer parties are the perfect time to bring along a variety of dishes.
Have you had a chance to try our Corn and Black Bean Tortellini Salad? It's a simple recipe that kicks up the traditional salsa to a whole new level.
Or, you might want to try these Italian Style Crockpot Beans. The flavor is absolutely incredible.
Have you had a chance to try any of my other smoker recipes? These smoked chicken quarters are juicy and tender on the inside with crispy skin on the outside. Make this smoker recipe using any type of smoker!
Have you had a chance to try any of my other smoker recipes? These smoked chicken quarters are juicy and tender on the inside with crispy skin on the outside. Make this smoker recipe using any type of smoker!
How to Make Smoked Baked Beans
After preheating your smoker and choosing your favorite wood, you simply combine the ingredients in a pan. I prefer to use a cast iron pan. But, you can also use a Dutch Oven if you want to. Or, if you are cooking for a crowd, you can use a disposable aluminum pan.
Place your pan in the smoker and cook for about three hours. You will stir every hour and cook until the sauce has thickened and the beans are cooked.
If you're new to smoker recipes, this smoked baked beans recipe is a simple dish to get started with.
How can I make this without a smoker?
This recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker but will not have that smoked flavor. Cook it on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
This recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker but will not have that smoked flavor. Cook it on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
You can bake this recipe in the oven but it will not have that smoked flavor. Bake it at 400°F for 55-60 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Frequently asked questions
What beans are used in baked beans?Baked beans are usually made from haricot beans. Another name for haricot beans is navy beans. You can find them either dried or in a can at the grocery store.
Can I use homemade baked beans?
This recipe starts with two cans of already prepared baked beans. If you would prefer to make baked beans from scratch, you can do that as well.
This recipe starts with two cans of already prepared baked beans. If you would prefer to make baked beans from scratch, you can do that as well.
Just be careful what seasonings you use so that they do not overwhelm the smoke flavor.
How long does it take to smoke beans?
This smoked baked beans recipe takes about three hours to make in your smoker. You will need to check it every hour.
This smoked baked beans recipe takes about three hours to make in your smoker. You will need to check it every hour.
The exact time you need really depends on the type of smoker you have. The baked beans are done when the sauce has thickened and the beans are heated all the way through.
What type of bacon do I add to baked beans?
I prefer my bacon to be cooked but not crispy. To bake bacon: lay slices of bacon on a foil-lined baking pan.
I prefer my bacon to be cooked but not crispy. To bake bacon: lay slices of bacon on a foil-lined baking pan.
Place the pan in the cold oven, turn the heat to 400°F and bake for 8-10 minutes.
The length of time will vary based on the thickness of your bacon (thick-cut takes longer). Chop up the cooked bacon and refrigerate until ready to use.
What you need to make Smoked Baked Beans
- Smoker - I have love my pellet smoker (Traeger and Green Mountain Grills are both great)
- half steam table pans
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet - Lodge is great for use on the smoker and widely available
- Heat safe gloves - one of our favorite smoker tools
- Drip buckets- to keep things mess-free and make for easy cleanup
What about leftovers?
We eat these so quickly that we very rarely have any leftovers to store. But, you can put them in the refrigerator for another day if you do.
We eat these so quickly that we very rarely have any leftovers to store. But, you can put them in the refrigerator for another day if you do.
Store your smoked baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. If you would prefer to freeze them, you can do that as well.
To freeze baked beans, let the beans come to room temperature. Then, transfer them to an airtight container.
They will keep for 2-3 months.
To reheat your baked beans, just heat them in a pan on the stove until they are warmed through.
Or, you can heat them in the microwave. They are just as delicious the following day as the first time.
Other baked bean recipes to make
Have you had a chance to try my other baked bean recipes? These BBQ Baked Beans are a family favorite, with a recipe so easy it comes together in less than minutes.
Or, my Slow Cooker Baked Beans are an easy recipe with bold flavors. I cook them for hours in molasses, brown sugar, veggies, smoky spices, and bacon.
Enjoy!
With love from our simple kitchen to yours.
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Smoked Baked Beans
Smoked baked beans is the first of our smoker recipes! These tender beans with bacon are the perfect side dish! Make this recipe using any smoker.
Prep time: 5 Minutes Cook time: 3 HoursTotal time: 3 Hours & 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (28-ounce) cans Bush's original baked beans (or 4 (15.5-ounce) cans)
- 2 (14-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (I used KC Masterpiece)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 (7-ounce) can fire-roasted diced chiles (I used Macayo’s)
- 1 cup A&W root beer
- 1 pound regular cut bacon, cooked and chopped (1/2-3/4” pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F. Choose your favorite wood, I am using my favorite blend of oak, maple and hickory on my pellet smoker.
- Combine the ingredients in a cast iron pan or aluminum pan (I used a 9x12-half steam table pan), whatever you prefer to cook on your smoker with.
- Place your pan on your smoker. Keep in mind the closer to the heat source, the faster they will cook. I like to keep my beans closer to the heat source when possible.
- Smoke for 3 hours, gently stirring every hour, or until the sauce has thickened and the beans are heated through. If the sauce gets too thick, you can stir in some more root beer to thin it out.
DONNA'S NOTES
- I prefer my bacon to be cooked but not crispy. To bake bacon: lay slices of bacon on a foil-lined baking pan. Place the pan in the cold oven, turn the heat to 400°F and bake for 8-10 minutes. The length of time will vary based on the thickness of your bacon (thick-cut takes longer). Chop up the cooked bacon and refrigerate until ready to use.
- This recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker but will not have that smoked flavor, HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
- You can bake this recipe in the oven but it will not have that smoked flavor, 400°F for 55-60 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
- To freeze, let beans come to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container. Will keep for 2-3 months.
Originally published August 2020
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