Another one to work my way through drafts and archives…
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Created originally to go with the brisket, sharing these beans now was spurred on by a stunningly disappointing serving of baked eggs experienced this morning at a local cafe.
The eggs were fine, the beans however were sickly sweet and straight out of a can. Price and location aside I really wanted a good brunch, so I now feel the need to make these or these or this for cafe-in-my-kitchen baked eggs… Sometimes you just have to do things yourself, know what I mean?
Smokey BBQ Beans
Rich and fragrant, these beans are the perfect accompaniment for a slow-smoked brisket, or as a base for skillet-baked eggs, or just on their own with fresh bread.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ c soaked red or white beans (see note)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ c diced brown onion
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp BBQ Spice Rub
- 1 c tomato passata
- 2 c water or stock
- 1 tsp salt, or more/less to taste
METHOD
In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrot in oil for 5 mins. Add tomato paste and spice rub and cook 1 minute. Stir through beans, stock and passata.
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour until beans are tender and sauce has thickened. Season to taste with salt before serving.
COOK’S NOTES
- Beans: Cover dry red kidney beans or white cannellini beans with filtered water and leave to soak overnight. If using tinned beans, reduce water/stock by half, adding more towards the end if necessary.
- Stock: If you’ve made Slow Smoked Pepper-Crusted BBQ Brisket use the leftover stock, with fat removed, and top up with enough water to make 2 cups. For a vegetarian version stick to veggie stock or water and add a tsp smoked paprika to up the smokey factor.
vegetarian // vegan // gluten-free // dairy-free // sugar-free // soy-free // nut-free
I’ve been obsessed with baked beans lately – the homemade version – but still haven’t tried making these myself yet. I’d probably add smoked bacon or speck, but will definitely have to give this a go this winter!
They look absolutely delicious! I made my first beans for breakfast the other day and am tempted to make them again this morning!
Looks and sounds great.
Oh no! I hate a disappointing breakfast! This would definitely make up for it.
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe! I love it!
homemade beans are the bomb, nothing can compare
Can’t really say it any better than Sara. Will add that I’m getting pressure to make some here again, so might have to whip up a big batch again