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Barbecue Beans
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Barbecue Beans

14 ingredients 17 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

419
Calories
7g
Protein
18g
Fat
53g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 14 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Maple Syrup 1 tbsp (20ml) 52
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Red Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Green Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 bacon slices
  • 1½ cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound dried Great Northern beans
  • 10 cups water, divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup beer
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Cook bacon slices in a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat until crisp.

2

Remove bacon from cooker; crumble and set aside.

3

Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic to drippings in cooker; sauté 2 minutes.

4

Remove bell pepper mixture from cooker; set aside.

5

Sort and wash beans.

6

Combine beans and 4 cups water in cooker.

7

Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat.

8

Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 1 minute.

9

Remove from heat, and place cooker under cold running water.

10

Remove lid; drain beans.

11

Combine beans, 6 cups water, and oil in cooker.

12

Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat.

13

Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 6 minutes.

14

Remove from heat, and place cooker under cold running water.

15

Remove lid; drain beans.

16

Return beans to cooker; add bacon, onion mixture, barbecue sauce, and remaining ingredients.

17

Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until slightly thick.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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