July is Baked Bean Month

Did you know that July was baked bean month? Me either. I do love my baked beans though. They go great as a side or mix some hamburger or hotdog in them and they easily become a main dish. Either way yummy. This recipe I found on the website nibble

1 #10 can of pinto beans or vegetarian beans (or the raw and soaked equivalent)


1/2 cup barbecue sauce (Harry’s recipe)

1/2 cup diced onions

1/2 cup green peppers

4 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons brown mustard

1 cup molasses

1/4 tablespoon minced garlic

1/4 tablespoon oregano

2 cups of smoked pork bits, meat bits, sausage or chicken bits

(use smoked chicken if you don’t eat beef and pork)

5-6 cherry tomatoes

Place all ingredients in a pan in a smoker for one hour; if you don’t have a smoker, add 3 tablespoons of liquid smoke and place in the oven at 325°F.