Hill Country Beans

Ingredients

• 128 oz. of washed Pinto Beans
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. hickory smoked bacon chopped
• Handful of smoked ham hocks or salt pork
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 6 oz. can of apple juice
• 1/2 medium onion diced
• 2 Tbsp dried jalapeno’s pieces (optional)
• 3 Tbsp Daddy B’s Signature Chicken Rub
• 1 Tbsp Daddy B’s Southern Blend seasoning
• 1 Tbsp dry mustard

 Cooking Directions

1. Soak beans for 3 to 4 hours. Drain.
2. Lightly cook bacon, remove, cut into cubes
3. Cook ground beef & onion in a large pot, then drain
4. Add remaining ingredients
5. When mixed well, add beans and cover with fresh water by at least 2 inches
6. Place in smoker for 2 hours, stirring often. If you don’t have a smoker, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered stirring often until done (about 2 hours). Add water as needed.