Get your bib on they are ready

[Big Guy]

Just going in the smoker



getting ready to foil



Foiling



the beans



all done



on the plate

[wheels]

That looks superb - but the beans have a funny effect on me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6dm9rN6oTs

Phil

[TJ Buffalo]

Nice job on the BBQ there, Big Guy. What kind of spicing did you use, if I may ask?

[Jogeephus]

Glad you are back home and posting. Your posts are inspirational. Wife's gone to the grocery store as we speak to pick up some ribs. Got family coming next week and am planning on cooking pulled pork and ribs for some of the meals. Like the way you let the beans catch the drippings. Bet they are good.

[grisell]

Looks fantastic. Have you got a recipe for those beans?

[Big Guy]

Ray’s Beans

2 cups white beans
1 tsp. salt
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup mustard
4 strips of bacon
2-3 bay leaves

Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight.
Drain beans, recover with water, and bring to a boil.
Boil for 20 minutes; remove from heat and cover.
Let stand for 1 hour. Add the rest of the ingredients.
Place in an uncovered pot in the smoker at 250 degrees F.
Cook for 6-8 hours add more liquid ( water) if needed.

Note: If beans are too watery or not soft enough, return to stove top and boil until you get the desired consistency

Variations: For beans with tomato sauce, drain beans after
Boiling and the 1-hour standing, replace liquid with tomato juice.
Continue as in recipe. For maple beans substitute maple syrup for the molasses