Outdoor Grilling

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6 servings

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6 servings

Cooking these beans on a pellet grill really elevates the richness of the dish with smoky notes from the pellets. Cuisinart Applewood Whiskey Pellets are the perfect pairing to dvelop flavor in these beans.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupHomemade (see recipe) or slab bacon, ½” diced
  • 1Medium white onion, diced
  • 2 cans Pinto or Navy beans (with liquid)
  • 2 tablespoons Molasses
  • ¾ cupCuisinart Classic Kansas City BBQ Sauce
  • 2 tablespoonsCuisinart Bourbon Molasses Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1 teaspoonYellow mustard or apple cider vinegar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat pellet grill to 325°F
  2. Add Cuisinart Cast Iron Wok to pellet grill and preheat
  3. Once pellet grill comes to temperature, add bacon to wok
  4. Once bacon has rendered and become crispy, add onions and stir occasionally until softened
  5. Add beans and stir to combine
  6. Add molasses, sauce, seasoning, and salt
  7. If you want a more sweet-and-sour blend, add mustard or vinegar
  8. Stir to combine and close pellet grill lid
  9. ‘Bake’ beans, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours or until thickened