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Savory Smoked Brisket Baked Beans Recipe with Thick-Cut Bacon

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A smoky, hearty baked beans dish featuring tender smoked brisket and crispy thick-cut bacon, perfect as a comforting side or main for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound navy beans (or great northern beans), soaked overnight and drained
  • 2 cups chopped smoked brisket (about 280 g)
  • 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, diced (about 225 g)
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (30 g)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (12 g)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2 g)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (5 ml)
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water (960 ml)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of navy beans and soak them overnight in cold water, covered by at least 2 inches.
  2. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook 8 ounces of diced thick-cut bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  3. Add the finely chopped yellow onion to the bacon fat and cook until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, brown sugar, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Drain the soaked beans and add them to the pot along with 4 cups of chicken broth or water. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer gently for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more liquid if needed to prevent drying out.
  7. Stir in chopped smoked brisket and crispy bacon pieces. Simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes to meld flavors and thicken the sauce.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a splash of apple cider vinegar if needed.
  9. Let the beans rest for 10 minutes off the heat before serving.

Notes

Soaking beans overnight softens them and reduces cooking time. Render bacon fat before sautéing onions for deep smoky flavor. Add liquid smoke sparingly for extra smoky kick. Adjust salt gradually due to bacon and broth salt content. Stir gently to avoid breaking beans. Leftovers improve in flavor after a day and freeze well for up to 3 months.

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