These Smoked Baked Beans are the ultimate BBQ side—loaded with smoky bacon, tender beans, and just the right balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Slow-smoked on the Blackstone Pellet Grill, they soak up all that rich wood-fired goodness, making them the perfect pairing for ribs, pulled pork, brisket, or grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 8 oz bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 white or sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded & diced
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp dry mustard
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon & Veggies
- Preheat your griddle and cook the bacon until browned.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Sauté until softened.
- Transfer the mixture to an aluminum pan.
2️⃣ Prepare the Pellet Grill
- Preheat the Blackstone Pellet Grill to 230°F, using your favorite pellets.
3️⃣ Mix the Beans
- Add kidney, pinto, and black beans to the aluminum pan.
- Stir in BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and dry mustard.
- Mix until fully combined.
4️⃣ Smoke the Beans
- Place the aluminum pan in the pellet grill.
- Smoke for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even flavor.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Remove from the smoker, stir well, and serve hot alongside your favorite BBQ dishes.
💡 Pro Tip: These beans are even better the next day, after the flavors have had time to meld—so feel free to make them ahead for parties or meal prep!

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