Venison Smoked Beans

Ingredients

  • 250 ml (1 c) of diced venison (Note: Other meats, such as beef or pork can be substituted.)
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 500 g (1 lb) cooked navy beans
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) Dijon mustard
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) chili powder (more or less depending on your taste)
  • 250 ml (1 c) ketchup
  • 65 ml (1/4 c) brown sugar
  • 125 ml (1/2 c) molasses

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients thoroughly.
  2. Pour into a 23 cm x 33 cm (9″ x 13″) glass or ceramic baking dish.

Smoking Method

  1. Preheat the Bradley Smoker to 105°C (225°F).
  2. Place baking dish in the Bradley Smoker on the top rack.
  3. Using Pecan flavor bisquettes, cook/smoke for approximately 3 to 4 hours.
  4. Stir once each 1/2 hour for the first 1-1/2 hours. You may wish to turn the smoke generator off after the first 1-1/2 hours but continue cooking the bean mixture.

To Serve
Little more is needed than a green salad and a crusty loaf or cornbread to sop up the juices of Venison Smoked Beans.