Maple Chipotle Barbeque Baked Beans

 

As promised, here is that recipe for Maple Chipotle Barbeque Baked Beans that go so well with the Maple Chipotle Pulled Pork recipe featured yesterday.

Begin by soaking overnight in water:

1 pound white beans

In a saute pan heat over medium low heat

3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves chopped garlic
2 large red onions

cook slowly together tossing often until the onions are well caramelized and the onions are reduced by at least half. Puree this onion mixture and add it to a small covered roasting pan along with:

1 1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chipotle powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp dry thyme
1/2 pound smoked bacon, (chopped in small pieces and cooked crisp until almost all fat is rendered out)
4 cups Maple Chipotle Barbeque Sauce



Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil before adding the cover to create a good seal. Bake at 300 degrees F for several hours, about 3, stirring every half hour until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
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To make the Maple Chipotle Barbeque Sauce, in a small saucepan, cook slowly over medium low heat until well softened and beginning to caramelize:

6 tbsp olive oil

6 cloves chopped garlic

2 medium red onion, chopped

 Add:

4 cups plain tomato sauce

1 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

2 to 4 tsp ground chipotle powder (according to taste)

2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp ground dry thyme

2 tsp salt

Simmer slowly for about 20-30 minutes or until reduced by about 1/4 the initial volume, stirring often. When cool, puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Makes about 5 cups.