Spicy Barbecue Beans Recipe

Get ready to spice up your next barbecue with these mouthwatering spicy barbecue beans! This recipe features a combination of smoky bacon, flavorful spices, and a spicy kick from jalapenos. Slow cooked to perfection, these beans are tender, saucy, and packed with bold flavors. Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or just craving a comforting side dish, these spicy barbecue beans are sure to steal the show.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 6 cups water
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the pinto beans under cold water and remove any debris. Place the beans in a large pot with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and minced jalapeno peppers to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5. Add the cooked pinto beans, cooked bacon, and the sauce mixture to the skillet with the cooked vegetables. Stir until everything is well combined.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce will thicken and the flavors will meld together.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite barbecue meats or as a main dish with cornbread.

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