Dutch's Baked Beans variation

[steelcowher]

I tried his baked beans awhile ago and was very impressed.The last time I was preparing them i was short a few ingredients and improvised with some tasty results..Firstly, i was a bit short on bacon, so i said I added 4 links of spicy Italian sausage (chopped of course). Also, i went a little heavier on the peppers and habanjero ( i looove heat). Though it wasn't a major deviation it came out notably different than the original. Next time i serve a large group i plan on preparing the original and my spicier variant. (variety is what life's all about eh?)...Oh BTW cooking times are the same unless you want the italian sausage to have a crumblier texture (in which case cook for 45 min longer)

 

[short one]

You will find that there are a lot of varied recipes for Dutch's beans here on the forum. We don't all have the same taste, and folks here love it when some on comes up with a new twist to add flavor to food. As you read through the forum you will find that folks here love to be creative and try new things.

 

[kew_el_steve]

It always seems to center on that one recipe, tho. That's the center of the smoked bean universe...oh boy

 

[squeezy]

As I have mentioned elsewhere here, I used Mango instead of pineapple also leftover pulled beef or pork is great in it as well.

 

[hawgheaven]

I use smoked rib skirt meat in mine, that really adds a nice flavor. Plus, I use pineapple slices chunked up, reserving 3 whole slices to lay on top of the beans for "presentation"...

 

[Deer Meat]

When I do the wicked beans, I use a whole one pound package of bacon instead of a few pieces

 

[backlash]

I sometimes add pork or brisket, but I always add sliced hot links.
I've been workn on my bean recipe for nearly 20 years, and I can't remember ever even once measuring anything.