Shelly's Recipe

Grilled - QUICK AND SMOKY CAJUN BAKED BEANS

Category: Beans

2 (15-oz) cans Great Northern beans
2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 lb bacon, cubed
1 cup sugar cured ham, diced
2 cups onions, diced
1 cup red bell peppers, diced
1/4 cup garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 cup packed brown sugar and barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dried mustard powder, prepared mustard and cider vinegar
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Prepare 2 or 3 pieces of your favorite smoke wood to add to pit once bean pot has been placed over coals. In a heavy-bottomed cast iron pot, place butter over medium-high heat. Add bacon and stir occasionally until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, but not overcooked. Add ham, onions and bell peppers. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Add all remaining ingredients except beans, stirring to blend well after each addition. Add beans, stir and bring mixture to a simmer. Place on barbecue grill for 30 to 45 minutes stirring occasionally or until beans have picked up a nice smoky flavor. Serves: 6 to 8 Note: This recipe may also be prepared in your oven by baking at 350 for approximately 30 minutes.