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HWY. 1 BARBECUE BAKED BEANS Serves 8-10 The smoky, meaty flavor in these beans comes from the bacon. I take canned beans and heat them through in a sweet and tangy sauce, enriched with the flavors of onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, cilantro, green onions and garlic. I also like to incorporate some pulled pork, ground beef or skirt steak into my beans. Brisket works beautifully too. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 1 large red onion, peeled and diced into ¼-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced into ¼-inch pieces 2 jalapeños, stemmed, seeded and diced 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 can (15-ounce) black beans with can juice 1 can (15-ounce) cannellini beans with can juice 1 can (15-ounce) red kidney beans with can juice 1 can (15-ounce) lima beans with can juice

to prevent burning; if the beans start to dry out, add a little water and cover the pot tightly with aluminum foil. Adjust seasoning by adding salt, pepper or sugar to taste. Barbecue Baked Beans can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for at least 3 days.

¼ cup Cajun Power Garlic Sauce 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 cups pulled pork (about 1 pound) or 1 pound ground beef or skirt steak Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper

HOW TO PREP: In a large cast-iron Dutch oven or

heavy-bottomed pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until sizzling and crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro and green onions to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the beans and their liquids, barbecue sauce, Cajun Power Garlic Sauce brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and pulled pork. Set up your smoker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and preheat to 275°F. Place cast iron pot on grill or smoker and smoke the smoke the beans, uncovered, for 1½ to 2 hours until thick, concentrated and richly flavored. Stir every 30 minutes

CAJUN POWER ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT The original Cajun Power Garlic Sauce is what made Cajun Power famous. Chef Caro’s original recipe garlic

sauce is not hot, but perfectly seasoned. Every 8-ounce bottle has two ounces of squeezed garlic in it. This original recipe is the foundation of every great Cajun Power product.

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ cup chopped green onions ¹⁄₃ cup Rouses Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce

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