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Arizona Spice Company BBQ Beans

Arizona Spice Company BBQ Beans

Arizona Spice Company LLC – www.azspiceco.com

Rich, flavorful, and versatile—these BBQ beans are the perfect side for grilled chicken, steak, ribs, or burgers.

Ingredients

  • 1 Chili Kit (seasoning included – no added salt)

  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 32 oz can diced tomatoes (or 3 cups fresh diced tomatoes – note: canned tomatoes contain calcium chloride)

  • 5 slices uncooked bacon or 1 cup finely chopped salt pork (optional)

  • 2 diced de-seeded jalapeños or bell peppers (optional)

  • Salt to taste (optional)

  • Water to cover beans

Instructions

  1. Prep the Beans:

    • Wash beans and soak in water overnight (at least 12 hours) in a covered container.

    • Ensure water level is 4–5 inches above beans to allow for swelling.

  2. Cook the Beans:

    • Drain soaking water, add fresh water to cover beans plus 1 inch.

    • Simmer for at least 1 hour until beans begin to soften.

  3. Assemble in Baking Dish:

    • Pour beans with liquid into a large baking dish.

    • Gently mix in diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, brown sugar, and salt.

    • Place diced bacon or salt pork on top, then arrange onion slices over it (do not stir).

  4. Bake:

    • Cover and bake at 300°F for 3 hours.

    • Check occasionally to ensure water doesn’t evaporate. Add 1–2 cups water after 2 hours if you like more juice (do not stir).

  5. Serve:

    • Can be served warm or cold.

    • Pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, chicken wings, steak, ribs, or burgers.

Tip: For extra flavor, mix in diced jalapeños for a mild kick or stick to bell peppers for a sweeter taste.

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