Spicewalla's Ultimate BBQ Beans

Spicewalla's Ultimate BBQ Beans

No cookout is complete without a side dish that steals the show—and Spicewalla’s Ultimate BBQ Beans do exactly that. Smoky, sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy, this upgraded classic is loaded with bold flavor thanks to Spicewalla’s expertly blended BBQ rubs and spices. These beans aren’t just a filler on your plate—they’re a full-on flavor experience. Whether you’re spooning them next to ribs, piling them on a burger, or going back for seconds (or thirds) straight from the pot, they deliver that slow-cooked, backyard barbecue magic in every bite. For your Memorial Day gathering, these beans are the side dish your grill has been waiting for.

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Spicewalla's Ultimate BBQ Beans

Spicewalla

Cuisine

Barbecue

Category

Side

Want to impress your friends and family at the next backyard BBQ? Follow our expert bean and spice guide for our recommended pairings and the extra yummy recipe below and you’ll be sure to be the bean queen of your next block party.​

Spicewalla's Ultimate BBQ Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs olive oil 
  • 4 oz thick-cut bacon (about 4 strips), diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small jalapeno, diced (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbs Spicewalla Ultimate BBQ Rub of choice 
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 8 oz bean variety of choice, dried - no soaking necessary! See recipe notes for bean suggestions
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 
  • 1 Tbs molasses
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat a dutch oven or large heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.

  2. Add the diced bacon and sauté, stirring frequently, until crispy, about 5 minutes.

  3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pot and place on a paper towel lined plate, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pot. 

  4. Add the diced onion and jalapeño, if using. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the jalapeño has softened, about 5 minutes. 

  5. Add the minced garlic and Spicewalla Ultimate BBQ Rub of choice. Stir to combine and evenly coat the onion and jalapeño. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  6. Pour in the chicken stock, bean variety of choice and add the fried bacon back to the pot. Check to make sure that the beans are covered by about one inch of liquid. If you need more liquid, add more chicken stock or water. 

  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for about 2 ½ - 3 hours until the beans are tender and fully cooked and the liquid has reduced by about two-thirds. 

  8. Stir in the tomato paste, dark brown sugar, molasses and apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Feel free to sprinkle in more Spicewalla rub to kick up the flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
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