leftover pulled pork Archives

I love putting hot dogs in baked beans. I think it harkens back to being a kid eating beans-and-weenies. That joy of digging around in the beans, in search of the never-enough hot dogs. Well now that I’m (much) older, I can add as many hot dogs as I want. No countless minutes wasted here trying to find hot dogs. My hot dog baked beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy aren’t lacking in anything. Hot dogs or flavor.

Hot Dog Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Super Easy Cook. Super Easy Cleanup.

One of the great things about the Char-Broil Big Easy is easy cleanup. I cook my hot dog based beans in a disposable pan. It’s great. You couldn’t get any easier. Just put everything in the pan and sit back and relax while the cooker does its job. The sauce will thicken as the beans heat through. In the end you get the perfect baked beans. Without any fuss.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Leftover Pulled Pork and More

This dish isn’t just great with hot dogs. Got leftover smoked pull pork? Brisket? Just chop and add that instead. You can’t go wrong with this.

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

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5 from 1 vote

Hot Dog Baked Beans on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Great baked beans in a wonderful sauce.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword baked beans, Big Easy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 103kcal

Equipment

Char-Broil Big Easy
Char-Broil Bunk Bed Basket optional, but great!
Dutch Oven Liner Pans
Non-Stick Spray

Ingredients

2 15 ounce pinto beans do not drain
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons onion diced
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 medium hot dogs grilled, boiled or roasted, sliced thin

Instructions

Preheat your Big Easy.
Empty the cans of beans into a large bowl.
In a small bowl or glass, add the cornstarch and water and stir until dissolved.
Stir the mixture into the beans.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
Lightly spray the pan with non-stick spray.
Transfer the mixture to the pan. Place the pan into a Big Easy basket (or better, use a bunk bed basket for easier handling). Be careful handling the pan. Always support it from the bottom so that it doesn't buckle.
Bake the beans in the Big Easy for 90 minutes, stirring every 30 minutes. The mixture will thicken as it cooks.
Carefully remove the basket from the Big Easy. Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

Char-Broil The Big Easy Bunk Bed Basket

Oh, I’ve made my share of pulled pork sandwiches. And I love them. Sometimes you want something a little different, but still with that great BBQ flavor. BBQ pinwheels are an excellent alternative to sandwiches. They’re easy to make, easy to eat, and very tasty. They also make for the perfect party appetizer.

A Nice Change From BBQ Sandwiches

You can use anything from pulled or shredded pork, chopped brisket, smoked chicken, or even rotisserie chicken. For a spicier kick, substitute pepper jack or habanero jack cheese for the cheddar and use a spicy BBQ sauce.

If I’m reaching for a bottled BBQ sauce, I often go for Sweet Baby Ray’s.

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Also try my BBQ hot dog appetizers and my bacon cheddar pinwheels.

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BBQ Pinwheels

BBQ pinwheels are an excellent alternative to sandwiches. They’re easy to make, easy to eat, and very tasty. They also make for the perfect party appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ, pulled pork, wraps

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 594kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tube pizza dough
½ cup your favorite BBQ sauce plus more for serving
1 ½ cups pulled pork pulled pork, pulled chicken, rotisserie chicken, chopped brisket… whichever you prefer
½ small red onion chopped
1 cup extra sharp cheddar shredded (Swiss, provolone or pepper jack also go well)
¼ cup parsley chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 F.
Sprinkle the flour onto a flat surface.
Open the pizza dough and spread it over the flour. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into a rectangle.
Brush the BBQ sauce all over the dough.
Sprinkle the dough with the meat, onion, cheese and parsley.
Starting with the longest edge, roll the dough up into a long cylinder.
Cut the cylinder into 1″ wide sections and transfer, laying down flat, to a baking sheet.
Bake 15 minutes or until hot and the dough is crispy and done.
Serve with additional BBQ sauce, warmed, for dipping if desired.

Notes

Mix it up. Make some of these pinwheels using regular BBQ sauce, some with a smoky sauce and some with a spicy one!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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