Whether you want to call it a side dish or a full meal, these BBQ Jerk Baked Beans are essential for your next family gathering! Bursting with flavor and a hint of spice, this dish is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your events. Let’s dive into the details of this mouth-watering recipe.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create these delicious BBQ Jerk Baked Beans:
1 small smoked ham hock
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound onions, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup canned tomatoes, diced
1½ pounds navy beans, soaked overnight
1 cup ketchup
1 beer (ale or lager)
¼ cup dry mustard (like Coleman's)
3 ounces molasses
2 ounces dark brown sugar or jaggery
2 ounces apple cider vinegar
1 quart water
Grocery List
To make shopping easier, here’s a consolidated grocery list:
Smoked ham hock
Canola oil
Onions
Garlic
Spices: smoked paprika, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme
Salt
Canned tomatoes
Navy beans
Ketchup
Beer (ale or lager)
Dry mustard
Molasses
Dark brown sugar or jaggery
Apple cider vinegar
Water
Cooking Instructions
Follow these steps to prepare your BBQ Jerk Baked Beans:
Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Cook the Ham Hock: In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the ham hock and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add minced onions and sauté until lightly caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add Spices: Stir in the smoked paprika, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, and salt. Toast the spices for about 2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients: Add the diced tomatoes, soaked navy beans, ketchup, beer, dry mustard, molasses, brown sugar or jaggery, apple cider vinegar, and water to the pot. Stir well.
Bake: Return the ham hock to the pot. Cover with a lid and place in the oven. Bake for 5 hours, stirring every hour and adding more water if necessary.
Finish Cooking: After 5 hours, uncover the beans and remove the ham hock. Shred any meat from the hock and mix it back into the beans. Bake uncovered for an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Serve: Once done, serve hot as a side dish or main meal!
Cooking Time
Total cooking time is approximately 6 hours (including baking time).
Nutritional Information
Each serving (approximately one cup) contains around:
Calories: 528 kcal
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 90 g
Fat: 12 g
Tips & Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the ham hock and consider adding smoked paprika for flavor.
You can adjust the level of spiciness by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
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