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Flavorful Smoked Brisket Baked Beans Recipe with Bourbon and Brown Sugar

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A hearty and comforting baked beans recipe featuring smoky brisket, sweet brown sugar, and warm bourbon, perfect as a side for BBQs or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups smoked brisket, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 (15 oz) cans navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (dark brown sugar preferred)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ cup water or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Heat your skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a splash of oil, then toss in the chopped onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Stir in the bourbon, letting it simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly and mellow the alcohol. Then add the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to combine.
  4. Add the drained navy beans and the beef broth (or water). Stir everything together gently, making sure the beans are coated and the liquid comes up around them. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Place the skillet or Dutch oven in the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, stirring halfway through. You want the mixture to thicken and bubble lightly at the edges.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped smoked brisket pieces, being careful not to mash the beans. Return to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, just until the brisket is warmed through and the flavors meld.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the beans sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Avoid adding the brisket too early to prevent it from drying out; fold it in near the end. Simmer bourbon with aromatics to mellow alcohol and deepen flavor. Stir gently to keep beans intact. Add water or broth if beans look too dry during baking.

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