Ken's Slow Cooked Kitchen Sink BBQ Bean

Ken's Slow Cooked Kitchen Sink BBQ Bean


Here's the recipe for Ken's Slow Cooked Kitchen Sink Barbecue Beans, absolutely the best BBQ beans you will ever taste. Yes, they take forever to make (why do you think we call them "slow cooked") but the results are so yummy!

This recipe calls for 2 cups of beans which makes about 4 servings, however if you want to cook more just start with more beans and the other ingredients as listed. Then adjust ingredients to your taste during the last hour of cooking.

Finally, we call it kitchen sink beans because we put everything but the kitchen sing in it. Oh, it's O.K. if you want to add:
celery
vinegar
Hot sauce or peppers
lemon juice
honey
the kitchen sink

Ingredients

* 2 cups kidney beans (you can substitute pinto or red beans)
* 1/2 cup Chinese BBQ pork, chopped (see note)
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1 tbsp liquid smoke
* 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 tbsp salt
* 1/2 tbsp black pepper
* water, as needed (see directions)

Note: Chinese BBQ pork is sold in most major grocery stores today. Ask store personnel if you can not find it. If unavailable, use any lean cut of pork.
Note 2: You are going to be cooking the beans a long time. The liquid in the pot will evaporate rapidly and repeatedly. You must watch the beans closely and keep them submerged in water. If the beans dry out they will burn quickly and be uneatable. Use a large pot that will hold a lot of liquid and you will not have to add water as often.

Directions
1. In a large pot combine all ingredients. Cover with as much water as the pot will hold.
2. Bring to a boil then lower heat so as to maintain a slow simmer.
3. Cook until beans are tender. This may take 5 or more hours. This time may be reduced if you soak the beans overnight prior to cooking.
4. VERY IMPORTANT!! When the beans are tender, taste and add any ingredients needed. Frequently some people like more brown sugar and/or BBQ sauce. Adjust the liquid (water) in the pot just so the beans are covered. Continue cooking until the liquid is reduced to a slightly thick sauce. You must watch the beans closely during this step or they will burn.

Final note: If you should end up with a thin, watery, very liquid sauce after the beans are cooked...add BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Continue cooking until you get a thick sauce with attention grabbing flavor.

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