Smoky Kansas City BBQ Beans

Name: Smoky Kansas City BBQ Beans
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Midwest, US & Canada, American
Ingredients: 4 slice, bacon, chopped fine; 1 , minced onion; 4 cloves, garlic, minced; 1 pound, pinto beans, soaked overnight; 6 cups, water; 1 cup, barbecue sauce; 1/3 cup, packed light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons, brown mustard; 1 teaspoon, hot sauce; , Table salt

Side Dishes
Midwest
US & Canada
American
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Beans
Grilling & Barbecue

Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2006, America's Test Kitchen TV

In Kansas City, many barbecue joints stir "burnt ends"-tough, overcooked bits of smoked brisket, ribs, or pulled pork-into their barbecued beans. This combination of smoke and pork flavor might make Kansas City beans the best in America. We wanted to translate this recipe for the home kitchen.

SERVES 4 to 6

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