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Apple Pie Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

Oh me. Where to even begin. Just thinking back to these apple pie baked beans has me wanting to make another batch on my Char-Broil Big Easy. Now. Right now. In just over an hour I could be enjoying these slightly sweet, flavor-packed beans. And so could a few others, because this recipe makes a big batch.

Apple Pie Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

To make these apple pie baked beans, I needed a few things for my Big Easy. First, a Bunk Bed basket. This is the first thing you should buy after getting a Big Easy. It nearly doubles your cooking space and makes sides dishes like this one a breeze.

Next up, I needed pans for the beans. I recently discovered that Dutch oven line pans fit perfectly. They are 8″ in diameter and have tall sides so they hold a lot of food. They’re great so I ordered a big lot of them. I know I’ll use them up quick because I use my Big Easy a lot.

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Apple Pie Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Apple Pie Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

I added onion and bacon. These beans are amazing!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked beans, Big Easy, Char-Broil
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 10
Calories 211kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from the Bearded Hiker

Equipment

Ingredients

For the beans

  • 16 ounce apple pie filling no sugar added
  • 55 ounces baked beans original, not flavored
  • 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons favorite BBQ rub

Optional add-ons

  • bell pepper chopped
  • onion chopped
  • jalapeno slices
  • bacon cooked, chopped
  • garlic minced

Instructions

  • Fire up your Big Easy.
  • Place pie filling into a blender and pulse a few times. You don't want to puree the filling, you just want to chop up the larger pieces of apple. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the beans, BBQ sauce and BBQ seasoning plus any add-ons if using. Stir to combine.
  • Divide the bean mixture between two pans (they'll be completely fully) and carefully transfer the pans to the Big Easy basket and bunk bed basket.
  • Lower the basket into the Big Easy and cook for 1 hour. If possible, stir the beans every 15 minutes or so. It can be hard to stir the bottom pan. Don't worry if you can't stir they'll be just fine either way. If you've added bell pepper or onion you might want to check if they've cooked to your liking. They might require another 15-30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Once the beans are hot and bubbly remove the basket from the Big Easy.
  • Let cool slightly before carefully removing the pans. Remember the pans are full and aren't rigid. Try to support the bottoms of the pans as you remove them.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Smoked BBQ Baked Beans

Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. Double this recipe. And if you have a lot of leftover smoked pulled pork (or brisket) laying around, quadruple the recipe. Because these smoked BBQ baked beans are fantastic you’ll want to make as much as will fit on your smoker at one time. I got this fantastic (and easy) recipe and many others from Brother Jimmy’s BBQ: More than 100 Recipes. If you’re a fan of smoking and grilling, you need Brother Jimmy’s now.

Smoked BBQ Baked Beans

Just about any smoked meat will work just fine in these smoked BBQ baked beans. I prefer brisket or pulled pork, but chicken and turkey are good too. This is an excellent way to use up leftover (or not leftover) meats.

Also try my peach BBQ beans.

Smoked BBQ Baked Beans
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Smoked BBQ Baked Beans

Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. Double this recipe. And if you have a lot of leftover smoked pulled pork (or brisket) laying around, quadruple the recipe.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword baked beans, smoked
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 311kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for smoking at 225 F.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the onion and remaining ingredients in a medium disposable aluminum pan.
  • Transfer to your smoker and smoke for 45 minutes-1 hour or until hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally.

Notes

You can make this dish in the oven. Just bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. I recommend that you use a smoky BBQ sauce if making in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Smokehouse Beans

Steven Raichlen’s The Barbecue! Bible is always a go-to book for me on all things barbecued. It is crammed full of so many fantastic recipes that I make time and time again. Like these smokehouse beans. They are so easy to make (with items I always have in my pantry or fridge) but come out just divine. Don’t waste your money on the canned version when you can make delicious BBQ beans on your smoker in less than 4 hours.

Smokehouse Beans

If you’re not a fan of liquid smoke, feel free to leave it out. But you’ll want to make up for it by making sure that your smoker is producing a good bit of smoke, so add a few extra chunks of wood if you do. Using double-smoked bacon will also add more fantastic smoke flavor.

You can also make smokehouse beans on a grill. Just use indirect heat. If you’re using a gas grill you might want to add a few chunks of wood to a wood box. If you don’t have one, that’s ok. The liquid smoke will still give you that smokehouse flavor.

Also try my peach BBQ beans.

Smokehouse Beans
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Smokehouse Beans

These smokehouse beans are so easy to make but come out just divine. Don't waste your money on canned barbecue beans. These are so much better.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked beans, smoked
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 396kcal
Author Steven Raichlen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for cooking at 225 F. I used plenty of hickory wood because I wanted a good amount of smoke flavor.
  • Cook the bacon pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat (optional).
  • Add the onion and garlic. Stir and cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a disposable pan and onto the smoker.
  • Smoke 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. If the beans get too thick, stir in a bit more beer.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 932mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.