I am going to a family get together this weekend and I what to bring the wow factor. The fam loves my baked beans, however I would like to bring something different. I have heard a great deal about Dutch's Wicked Baked Beans on this forum, however I am asking to those that had these and the AmazingRibs Meatheads Bourbon Barbecue Baked Beans - Which one do you prefer and why?
http://amazingribs.com/recipes/beans/bourbon_barbecue_baked_beans.html
Again thank you for your great help - It is much appreciated as always!
They are both great but have different taste profiles. Our family get togethers prefer Dutch's, but that's just our family. We have, on a couple of occasions, served Dutch's, Meathead's and these two for a total of four.
*Keri's Hog-Apple Baked Beans
3 or 4 slices bacon, diced
2 (27 oz) cans Bush's Baked Beans
1/2 c. Blues Hog BBQ Sauce (or other sweet-spicy favorite)
1 lb. smoked leftover smoked pork or beef, more or less, or 1 lb crumbled cooked pork sausage (a maple fattie is good)
1 can apple pie filling, pieces somewhat chopped up
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. Mustard (prepared)
1 tsp chipotle or cayenne powder (optional, to taste*)
1 tsp Blues Hog barbecue rub (or your favorite de jour)
Brown bacon, and saute onion and green pepper in bacon grease. Mix in remaining ingredients. Bake at 325 for 1 hour, or simmer on stovetop in large pot for 30 minutes if you don't have time to do them in the oven. Serves 12.
*Wampus's Peach Bourbon Baked Beans
Ingredients:
2 cans (15 oz.) of cooked Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
4 slices of thick sliced bacon, chopped
1 lb. maple fatty (smoked ahead of time), crumbled/diced
1 med. onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper (I like orange or yellow)
1 can (21 oz.) peach pie filling
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Famous Dave's Apricot Bourbon BBQ Sauce (or Rich 'n Sassy)
2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup bourbon
1 lg. clove garlic, minced
2 TBS yellow mustard
1 TBS rub
Directions:
-Smoke Fatty (can be smoked well before), crumble or dice
-Brown Bacon in skillet (about 1/2 way)
-Add onion & pepper - cook until just caramelized
-Slowly add bourbon & garlic - simmer until caramelized
-Remove from heat
-Add remaining ingredients to skillet, mix thoroughly
-Put in pan and place in smoker
-Smoke for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally