Smoked Cowboy Beans

Savor the deep, smokey flavor of slow-cooked, rich cowboy beans in a Dutch oven. Ideal for any outdoor event or regular dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the smoker to 250F 120C

In a Dutch oven, combine soaked beans, smoked sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic

In a separate bowl, mix barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and black pepper

Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and stir well

Add chicken broth to the Dutch oven and stir again

Place the Dutch oven in the smoker and smoke for 4-5 hours, or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally

Adjust salt to taste before serving