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Title: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 09:55:14 AM
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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: JEBIV on May 16, 2017, 10:01:50 AM
man those look good
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 10:08:24 AM
They'll look even better in about 4 hrs!

I'd post a recipe, but I don't really have one. I just add a bunch of stuff to canned beans and smoke away.
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: JEBIV on May 16, 2017, 10:16:46 AM
They'll look even better in about 4 hrs!

I'd post a recipe, but I don't really have one. I just add a bunch of stuff to canned beans and smoke away.
that is the exact same recipe I use turns out perfect and different everytime
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 10:40:06 AM
Yeah, I always buy the cheap no name beans and pork. I figure once I add all the seasoning & sauteed onions, pepper, meat... it doesn't matter, and still tastes great.
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 16, 2017, 10:43:42 AM
I love pit beans!  Same here. A little different every time. I usually add a little BBQ sauce for sweetness. What do you add for sweetness?


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: JEBIV on May 16, 2017, 10:46:50 AM
I love pit beans!  Same here. A little different every time. I usually add a little BBQ sauce for sweetness. What do you add for sweetness?


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Jack daniels and brown sugar
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: JEBIV on May 16, 2017, 10:47:27 AM
Sometimes I add the Jack Daniels to just the Chef
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Travis on May 16, 2017, 10:53:46 AM
Sometimes I add the Jack Daniels to just the Chef
Yes sir [emoji6]

Mrs Darko better watch out tonight. Someone gonna be blowin' up the covers. Lol


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 11:06:03 AM
Sometimes I add the Jack Daniels to just the Chef
Yes sir [emoji6]

Mrs Darko better watch out tonight. Someone gonna be blowin' up the covers. Lol


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Mrs Darko will be eating the beans as well. She may be blowing the covers off!!!!
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 11:08:53 AM
I love pit beans!  Same here. A little different every time. I usually add a little BBQ sauce for sweetness. What do you add for sweetness?


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Always some pineapple. Sometimes brown sugar, sometimes maple sugar, sometimes maple syrup... it all depends what I have on hand, and what flavour profile I'm looking for. Hell, I've even used white sugar at times.
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: EricD on May 16, 2017, 11:42:44 AM
Have you guys ever used your pan of beans and 'stuff' as a drip tray?   It was mentioned earlier (can't remember if it was here, or another forum I frequent) called Drip Beans.
Basically exactly what your doing, just let it catch all the drips from whatever you cooking above it too!
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 11:59:45 AM
Oh yeah! I've done that many times. It all depends on what I'm cooking. Ribs or pulled pork, I do drip beans.  Today I'm doing pork kebabs, so no drip, just smoke.
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: EricD on May 16, 2017, 12:20:31 PM
Cant wait to try that!
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 01:16:10 PM
You'll love it. Any time we have a get together, people ask for the beans. Hell, I even have to bring them to peoples houses. Or show up early to make them.
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 16, 2017, 01:25:49 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170516/f1d75b8e177123271600dae6c670fe2b.jpg)4 hrs in. Almost done

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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: jd on May 16, 2017, 04:33:21 PM
those look really tasty
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: mxcagg on May 16, 2017, 07:58:17 PM
 Cant wait to try these. Thanks for posting.


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: 1buckie on May 16, 2017, 09:29:46 PM
Dang good lookin' mix right there !!!!

I've been doing the drip (or just smoked) for  a number of years now & it ends up being my favorite part of the array / lineup.... ;D

just ate & now I'm hungry again Darko !!!



Have you guys ever used your pan of beans and 'stuff' as a drip tray?   It was mentioned earlier (can't remember if it was here, or another forum I frequent) called Drip Beans.
Basically exactly what your doing, just let it catch all the drips from whatever you cooking above it too!

@EricD

Here's where I got the idea for Drip Beans:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/bbq-food-pics/welcome-to-jeepdad-(dan)-a-tutorial-by-him-on-several-items/

(copied over from the Smoke Ring)

jeepdad just joined up here & he's a heckuva cook.... 8)
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: charred on May 16, 2017, 09:44:20 PM
Oh yeah! That looks great! Everybody loves those. My general recipe includes pineapple chunks. Italian sausage gets smoked then sliced and tossed into the pan. Homemade bbq sauce. Spices. On the smoke for a few hours. Mmmm.

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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: EricD on May 17, 2017, 06:33:39 AM
@1buckie, Thanks!  I knew I had just seen that link too.
Lookin' forward to more of @jeepdad cooks!  BTW, Welcome Jeepdad!
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: hawgheaven on May 18, 2017, 08:08:34 AM
Man, they look grate! I'd hit that real hard, and make sure to have spare sheets!  :)
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: tosti on May 19, 2017, 05:55:27 AM
Brilliant Darko[emoji106] i must try it next time.


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 19, 2017, 09:22:17 PM
Dang good lookin' mix right there !!!!

I've been doing the drip (or just smoked) for  a number of years now & it ends up being my favorite part of the array / lineup.... ;D

just ate & now I'm hungry again Darko !!!




Thanks Buckie!  Coming from you, it means a lot.
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 20, 2017, 11:51:48 AM
Monkey see monkey do

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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: 1buckie on May 20, 2017, 04:28:14 PM
If you drip 'em, be careful !!!

Pork esp. dumps a lot of juice !!!

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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 20, 2017, 05:03:51 PM
@1buckie are you able to see my pictures yet?


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: 1buckie on May 20, 2017, 05:26:22 PM
@1buckie are you able to see my pictures yet?


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@HoosierKettle

Yes, thanks for asking....that issue pretty much resolved itself with no help at all from me!!!
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 20, 2017, 05:32:05 PM

@1buckie are you able to see my pictures yet?


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@HoosierKettle

Yes, thanks for asking....that issue pretty much resolved itself with no help at all from me!!!

Excellent. As to your point, I used a small 5lb boneless butt that comes wrapped in stretchy string from Aldis. They produce much less fat drippings than a full butt which lends itself nicely for drip beans. Also they always taste incredible. Probably because the bark to meat ratio is increased given its small size.

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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: 1buckie on May 20, 2017, 05:39:06 PM
Good deal, or cool beans, as they say..... 8)


Look what you started @Darko 


...almost set some under today's tri-tip.....should have, but the wife already had rice, veg / sausage mix & gravy almost ready....
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 20, 2017, 06:51:29 PM
I started a good thing!!!!
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: tb80 on May 20, 2017, 07:41:22 PM
Are these drip beans sweet? I want to do some tomorrow but i don't like sweet beans. I also am not a huge fan of baked beans.

Any recipes for pinto drip beans?


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: 1buckie on May 20, 2017, 08:03:56 PM
@tb80
Personally, I make 'em a little sweeter with pork products because it generally matches up the flavor better....
With beef, savory additives like granulated garlic (or minced fresh) any type of savory type spices, heartier onion varieties, any type of peppers you might like & leave out anything that might add "sweet" like honey, brown sugar, etc.

You can certainly make them much more toward the savory side with pork; there are really no set rules for this kind of thing...I've used canned pintos & soak & simmer from dry beans many times & they all come out great....celery might be a good addition.....

Just dump out cans ( or assume about how much dry bean) you'd like & start choppin' stuff 'till the amounts look right....it's fun to experiment with adjusting amounts of additives to get some good grubbin' beans.....always have some kinda soppin' bread on hand too !!!!

PS: Do not add BBQ sauce...crap's full of sugar..... :o
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: Darko on May 24, 2017, 07:08:15 AM
Yep! Pretty much what @1buckie says. This is something that has infinite possibilities.
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: mxcagg on May 30, 2017, 11:50:53 AM
Mine didn't come out that good..., (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/e81e98aeae6e84c5e49666ffd6c7bade.jpg)


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: 1buckie on May 31, 2017, 10:56:42 AM
@mxcagg 


What seemed the trouble....they look pretty good from over here..... ;D
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: mxcagg on May 31, 2017, 11:15:05 AM
They didn't really darken up.  I had the smoker going steady at 250 for about 4 1/2 hours but I had them down below.


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: mxcagg on May 31, 2017, 11:18:01 AM
And was I supposed to sauté the onions and peppers first?


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Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: 1buckie on June 02, 2017, 06:31:37 AM
@mxcagg
Sorry, just now getting back to you.....

The "darkness" may depend some on what wood/combo was used....a lot of times I'm using oak blocks, with pork shoulder above dripping into the pan....fairly heavy smoke....

It also may depend on what additives were added.....the pans below were light honey & sweeter elements & then,  molasses & some other more savory type spices in the back....as you can see, one's light & one's way dark.....

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I've never pre-cooked any elements, except for dry bean fix-ups, then those get the stovetop boil & simmer 'till most of the way done....

Your's LOOK really good to me.....how did they taste?

That's the real test !!!
Title: Re: Making pit beans
Post by: mxcagg on June 02, 2017, 07:06:52 AM
They tasted great!  Especially the with the pineapple. I did smoke the ribs over them so they did get some of that flavor. I'll try them again for sure. Thanks for the feedback.


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