Dutch's beans

[brooksy]

Is it OK to make Dutch's beans ahead and bake the next day. I'm planning on doing them for the first time and want to know if I make them tonight besides the smoking part will they still taste as awesome as everyone says?

 

[forluvofsmoke]

They'll taste just as good, however I must caution against adding raw bacon to room temp ingredients, then tossing it into the fridge, as it may take quite some time for it to reach temps below 40*F. If you cut up the bacon and stir it in just before smoking would be best for food safety reasons. In any case, to chill it quickly, place it into a shallow pan/dish...this will cool more quickly due to a larger surface area for thermal energy transfer.

Have a GREAT smoke!!!

Eric

 

[rubbin butts]

Cook your bacon first, then mix and put in fridge till next day. They actually are better that way as the flavors all mix together over time.

 

[brooksy]

Cook your bacon first, then mix and put in fridge till next day. They actually are better that way as the flavors all mix together over time.

That's exactly what I did! Kept out a sample portion for myself and girlfriend and man are those some good beans!

 

[rubbin butts]

Brooksy, Yes, those are some great beans. I never smoke anything without a double batch. Got to have enough to last a few days.

 

[brooksy]

I made a double batch of them. My girlfriend said I made them a little spicy but it didn't stop her from finishing off the sample I made for us.