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Grilling 24x7 » Recipes » Pellet Grill Smoked Baked Beans

Pellet Grill Smoked Baked Beans

by Frank Campanella 2 Comments

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These Pellet Grill Smoked Baked Beans are the ultimate summer side dish featuring a smooth, sweet, and smokey combination.

This robust and bold side dish is loaded with 2 types of sausage, 5 types of beans, sauteed onions, and more!

Get ready because this perfect side dish eats like a meal and pairs perfectly alongside steak, chicken, and pork!

pellet grill bbq baked beans

Need more BBQ side Dishes? Checkout BBQ Corn Ribs, BBQ Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings, Corn & Avocado Summer Salad

overhead view of cast iron smoked baked beans

Smoked Baked Beans Recipe

Growing up this smoked baked beans dish was my mother’s go-to recipe for any family gathering or backyard cookout.

However, I will share that the original aka mom’s classic recipe was a delicious side dish made in a crockpot that didn’t have any sautéed onions or peppers.

I decided I wanted to take this childhood recipe and give it a bit of a facelift. Sauteing the onions and peppers in a cast-iron skillet along with the ground sausage adds texture and a depth of flavor to the recipe.

Looking to turn up the heat? In my personal recipe, I added a few diced jalapeno peppers to kick the spice up another notch!

close up of bbq beans in a cast iron pot

Smoked Baked Beans Ingredient List

Meat: There is nothing better than the hearty taste of meat in smoked baked beans. For this recipe, I used 8 oz of loose breakfast sausage and 8 oz of Lil Smokies smoked sausage. 

Looking for meat substitutes or additions? You can use hot dogs, slices of bacon, bacon pieces, pork belly slices, beef brisket, or whatever you’ve got a taste for!

Beans: Get ready to load on the beans! You are going to need 1 can (drained) of light kidney beans,  black beans, pinto beans, cannellini beans, and butter beans drained. The combination or type of beans you use can really be a personal preference if you are looking to substitute or customize, but these are my favorites. 

Vegetables: To give the recipe real depth and great texture, I use 1 cup of diced onion, and saute them in a pan. I used a sweet yellow onion, but if you’ve got a red onion, toss it in! If you are looking to add more veggies to the dish, I recommend chopping up a red bell pepper or jalapeno pepper.

Robust flavor: The perfect balance of mouthwatering flavors comes from ½ cup of BBQ sauce, 2 tbsp of hot sauce, 2 tbsp of BBQ rub, and 1 tsp of dry mustard powder.

five different types of beans in a pot

How to Make BBQ Smoked Baked Beans

Cook meat and onions. Saute the breakfast sausage in a cast-iron skillet until almost fully cooked then add the diced onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until they are tender. Toss in the smoked sausage and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.

Add beans. Add drained and rinsed canned beans to the skillet along with the remaining ingredients. Continue cooking until the beans are warmed up then transfer them to the smoker.

Smoke. Smoke the baked beans at 275 degrees F. for 90-120 minutes stirring every 30 minutes to incorporate the smoke flavor. Rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Why Smoking Baked Beans makes such a difference

As I mentioned my mother originally prepared this recipe in a classic 1970’s beige and brown crockpot.

The beans were always delicious, but I knew that a kiss of smoke would lend itself perfectly to the dish.

As you cook the baked beans in the smoker the top of the beans will begin to develop a skin on it.

Stirring the bbq beans every half hour incorporates that smoke into the sauce so that the entire skillet has that smoky flavor, not just the top.

scooped baked beans with sausage

I don’t have a smoker, can I still make this baked bean recipe?

Of course! This recipe is still very tasty whether you prepare it in a crock pot or bake it in the oven. You could also just simmer the baked beans on the stovetop on low for about 30 minutes and serve.

If preparing in one of these methods you might want to add a tsp of liquid smoke to replicate that smoky flavor.

You can also prepare the recipe over indirect heat on your outdoor grill to get that subtle charcoal-grilled flavor.

baked beans with crispy fried onions

It’s all about the beans

I chose a variety of beans because each one has a slightly different flavor and texture.

Using a variety of beans also gives the dish a more inviting appearance than if you only use traditional baked beans.

If you don’t have every variety that I used don’t fret, go ahead and substitute whatever different beans you have. I know navy beans are a popular and easy substitute.

5 beans in a dutch oven

Even if you only have two types of beans just use the same quantity and the recipe will come out great.

The reason I use canned beans as opposed to fresh ones is primarily out of convenience.

In a recipe like this, I find that it’s just easier to pop open some cans and get cooking right away.

If I did use dry beans I would have to soak them overnight. For soups, I normally use dry beans but for this recipe, I find that canned is the way to go.

bbq beans in a side dish bowl

What type of wood should I use on the smoker for pellet grill smoked baked beans? 

You can use whatever type of wood that you prefer for this recipe, but cherry or pecan wood would work well. You could also use apple wood or hearty hickory wood for this recipe. 

What do I do with my Leftover Smoked Baked Beans? 

Cool your beans down to room temperature, stirring frequently to let all of the steam escape, and then put them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can freeze these baked beans in an airtight, freezer-safe container, or freezer-safe plastic bag for up to three months. To reheat your leftover beans you can heat them on the stovetop, or in the microwave with a cover, stirring frequently. 

pellet grill baked beans

Can I make these Baked Beans in Advance? 

Sure! You can prepare these beans ahead of your next big BBQ and reheat them in the crockpot, on the stovetop, or in the oven on the big day. 

When Should I Serve These Baked Beans?

There is no bad time to serve this hearty baked bean dish. You could serve it at picnics, BBQs, holiday gatherings, or for the big game. Summertime, wintertime, or fall this side dish will fit in perfectly any time you are serving up smoked or grilled meat. Make sure that you have the recipe prepared to share because you are going to be giving it out a lot! 

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overhead view of cast iron smoked baked beans
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Pellet Grill Smoked Baked Beans

This recipe for Cast Iron Smoked Baked Beans is the best bbq bean recipe you will ever have. Loaded with 2 types of sausage and 5 types of beans
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, BBQ
Keyword BBQ Beans, Cast Iron, Smoked Beans
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 15
Calories 201kcal

Equipment

  • 12" Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Loose Breakfast Sausage
  • 8 oz Lil Smokies Smoked Sausage
  • 1 cup Diced Onion
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 can Light Kidney Beans Drained
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained
  • 1 can Pinto Beans Drained
  • 1 can Cannelini Beans Drained
  • 1 can Butter Beans Drained
  • 2 tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 2 tbsp BBQ Rub
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard Powder
  • 1 cup Crispy Fried Onions Garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • saute breakfast sausage in a cast-iron skillet until almost fully cooked then add diced onions and cook for3-5 minutes until tender. Add in smoked sausage and continue cooking for 5 more minutes.
  • Add drained and rinsed canned beans to the skillet along with the remaining ingredients. Continue cooking until beans are warmed up then transfer to the smoker.
  • Smoke the baked beans at 275 for 90-120 minutes stirring every 30 minutes to incorporate the smoke flavor. Rest for 20 minutes before serving

Notes

Serving Size ½ cup
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 90 days.
To reheat add 2 tbsp of water and simmer on the stove top just until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Facts
Pellet Grill Smoked Baked Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 510mg22%
Potassium 334mg10%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 51IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Nick

    April 16, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe, sausage makes it!

    Reply
    • Culinary Lion

      April 16, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Thank you!! It really does!!

      Reply

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