There’s something about those savory smoked side dishes that can really take a quick and easy dinner and turn them into something over the top. In this case, we have paired bbq beans with some simple country-style pork back ribs to make a southern-style feast at home.

How to Make This Easy Side Dish

To make the best baked beans ever, prepare your large cast iron skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon first! On the same skillet, you’ll saute your onions and poblano pepper with a little garlic. Add your spices and liquids, including barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Then, add your beans and smoked brisket and let it smoke!

Girl Carnivore Expert Recipe Tips

If you are going to use dried beans over canned beans, here are a few tips. You want the beans to be nice and soft. The outer skin shouldn’t be mealy!

• Soak but don’t salt the beans first. If you soak in salted water, then it toughens the skin.
• Toss the soak water and start fresh for the cooking water. The soak helps break down the complex sugars that cause… ahem… the flatulent side of the bean.
• Bring the water to a slow boil. Cooking time will take up to 2 hours, so be patient. You will get the flavor in there when you make the brisket bbq beans with your prepared beans.
• Skim the foam off the cooking beans periodically.

QUICK WAYS TO ADD FLAVOR TO BAKED BEANS

Toss in a little of the following to add a little something-something to your beans and really develop a deep piquancy.

• Molasses
• Maple Syrup
• Coffee or espresso powder
• Bourbon or Whiskey

What to Serve with BBQ Beans Recipe

Not sure what to serve with the best-baked beans ever? You seriously can’t go wrong with any main dish. Try serving them with a delicious, Perfect Oven-Roasted Rack of Pork, hot dogs, and burgers, or Buttermilk Brined Grilled Chicken Wings. If you are into southern bbq, this homemade baked bean recipe is for you. This classic recipe pairs nicely with any cut of meat as a great side dish for an outdoor gathering or camping trip.