Ingredients:
· 6 sliced bacon cut crosswise into 1" lengths
· 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
· 1/2 Bell pepper coarsely chopped
· 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
· 1 can pineapple chunks packed in water - drained - reserve the water
· 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
· 1/2 cup molasses
· 3 tbs of stone ground or Creole mustard
· 1 - 2 oz bourbon or Southern Comfort
· Salt and Pepper to taste
Procedure: In a large pot (I use my cast iron Dutch oven), render the bacon over medium low heat until the pieces are crisp. Reserve bacon and pour off all but 2 tbs of the fat. Increase heat to medium high and sauté the onions and Bell pepper until the onions are translucent. Add the drained pineapple chunks and sauté until they pick up a little color (about two minutes), reduce heat to medium and add the garlic. Cook another two minutes stirring constantly. Add the baked beans, bourbon, reserved pineapple water, brown sugar, molasses, salt and pepper, and mustard and stir to mix thoroughly. Pour this mixture into an oven (or smoker) safe casserole dish and place the reserved bacon pieces on the top. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 or add to your smoker for the last hour or two of your smoking session.
Alternatives: Add some heat with jalapenos or poblanos (either instead of or in addition to the Bell peppers). Instead of pineapple use cut up canned or fresh peaches (if you use peaches - go for the SoCo)...
I hope you enjoy it...
Regards,
John