Pastrami BBQ Baked Beans!

Let’s venture into the smoke-kissed realm of American BBQ, where we'll reinvent a beloved staple with an unconventional twist: BBQ Baked Beans studded with cubed pastrami. We're taking these hearty legumes, traditionally simmered in a tantalizing blend of sweet, smoky sauce, and elevating them to new heights with the addition of robust pastrami, offering an unexpected layer of flavor complexity. Every spoonful unearths a treasure trove of smoky, succulent meat juxtaposed against the tender, molasses-infused beans, resulting in a symphony of flavors that is both comforting and provocative. This tantalizing fusion of classic BBQ and New York deli traditions encapsulates the audacious spirit of American cuisine, creating a dish that is both a love letter to and a reinvention of the familiar. So, strap in, and let's set our sights on this delicious detour off the beaten path of American BBQ. 🤘🏼 Adam

Yield: 6-8

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Pastrami Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pastrami, cubed
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 Onion, diced
• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Chipotle Pepper Powder
• 2 tsp Fresh Thyme
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 Tbsp Molasses
• 6-8 cups White Beans, cooked
• Chicken Stock, to cover
• 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• Kosher Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. To a 12 inch Cast-iron pan over medium heat add the pastrami and cook slightly until some of the fat renders out. Add the garlic and onion, cook 2 more minutes. Add the sugar, chipotle pepper powder, thyme, bay leaves, molasses and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir together then cook for 2 minutes. Cover with chicken stock just to the "neck" of the beans, add in the apple cider vinegar then bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45 minutes, or until all of the stock has been absorbed by the beans.
3. Stir the beans up, click your heals in joy and serve immediately.

Adam's Notes

• Feel free to use canned beans for this recipe. I like to use cannelloni or navy beans in the can.

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