Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 hours

Serving: 8 servings

 

Ingredients:

Six slices of bacon, diced

One medium onion, finely chopped

Two cans (28 ounces each) of baked beans (your preferred flavour)

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup molasses

Two tablespoons brown sugar

Two tablespoons Dijon mustard

One tablespoon apple cider vinegar

One teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)

1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favourite brand)

1/4 cup water One teaspoon olive oil

 

Directions:

Preheat your Traeger smoker to 250°F (120°C) following the manufacturer’s instructions. In a large cast-iron skillet or oven-safe dish, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy.

Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet. Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook until the onion becomes translucent and soft.

In a separate bowl, combine the baked beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Mix everything until well combined. Add the bean mixture to the skillet with the cooked onions and bacon. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Stir in the BBQ sauce and water the bean mixture, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.

Place the skillet in the preheated Traeger smoker and cook at 250°F (120°C) for about 2 hours or until the beans are hot and bubbly and the flavours have melded together.

Once cooked, remove the skillet from the smoker, and let it cool slightly before serving.

 

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

(Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and serving size)

Calories: 280

Fat: 8g

Saturated Fat: 2.5g

Cholesterol: 10mg

Sodium: 760mg

Carbohydrates: 45g

Fibre: 6g

Sugars: 18g

Protein: 10g

 

Enjoy these delicious Traeger Smoked Baked Beans with Bacon as a flavorful side dish at your next barbecue or gathering!