Smoked Baked Beans (With Pulled Pork) That Deserve a Standing Ovation

Smoked Baked Beans (With Pulled Pork) That Deserve a Standing Ovation

Forget everything you thought you knew about baked beans. These aren't the sad, soggy afterthoughts hiding next to the coleslaw. These beans show up with purpose—sweet, smoky, tangy, and packing a meaty punch thanks to a full cup of pulled pork. Toss in a little heat, a little molasses, and a lot of Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub, and you've got a side dish that eats like a main.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 jalapeños, chopped (or sub 1 green bell pepper if your spice tolerance screams “mild”)
  • 2 (28 oz) cans pork and beans
  • ¾ cup Everything BBQ Sauce (or whatever BBQ sauce makes you weak in the knees)
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup pulled pork (leftovers or fresh—just make sure it’s juicy)
  • A heavy-handed shake of Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your smoker to 250°F. You want a nice steady smoke, not a raging inferno.

  2. In a cast iron skillet or foil pan, toss in the onion and jalapeños. If you like a little char, sauté them first. If you're lazy (respect), just move on.

  3. Dump in your pork and beans, then add the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and molasses. Give it a good stir and breathe in the BBQ gospel.

  4. Add in your pulled pork—the secret weapon that takes this from “pretty good” to “oh hell yes.”

  5. Now hit it with a liberal coat of Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub. No sprinkles—this is a full-on flavor storm.

  6. Stir everything together until it looks like a backyard BBQ in a pan.

  7. Set the pan in your smoker and let it roll for 2–3 hours, or until the top is bubbly, the edges are caramelized, and your stomach starts growling.

  8. Let it cool just a bit, then dive in like you just won the meat lottery.

Bonus Tip:

Make a double batch. One for the party, and one for when you “accidentally” forget to bring it.

Rub Yer Meat BBQ Rub: Not just for brisket. It turns these beans into a damn moment.
👉 Grab yours at www.rubyermeat.com and make your side dish the most talked-about thing at the cookout (other than your pit game, of course).

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