How Long to Smoke Baked Beans at 225

Baked beans have been a popular dish at BBQ parties for hundreds of years. Beans are healthy, but more importantly, they taste amazing. Smoked baked beans are even more delicious. 

Unfortunately, you’ve probably been subjected to smoked, baked beans that were absolutely disgusting.

For this reason, you should know how long to smoke baked beans at 225°F. Smoke baked beans at 225°F for 2 1/2-3 hours.  

Can You Smoke Canned Baked Beans?

Most people think you can’t smoke canned baked beans. However, you can smoke canned baked beans. 

Smoking canned baked beans gives them a smoky edge, enhancing the beans’ sweet and savory flavors.

Best of all, all you have to do is pour the beans into a pan and smoke them. You can add bacon and sauteed onions to add more flavor to the baked beans. 

Can You Cook Dry Beans in a Smoker?

Yes, you can smoke dry beans in a smoker. It’s very easy to smoke dry beans. Furthermore, smoking dried beans will give them a mild smoky flavor. 

What’s the Best Wood for Smoking Baked Beans?

Unfortunately, you cannot use every wood to smoke baked beans. Some woods will overpower the bean’s taste and give them an unpleasant taste. 

Fruit woods such as apple and cherry work well with smoked, baked beans. Pecan, cider, and alder wood also work well with baked beans.

However, use hickory woods if you want your smoked, baked beans to have a signature BBQ flavor.

How Much Baked Beans per Person

Before you smoke baked beans, you must consider how much-baked beans per person. The number of people you serve and the dishes you are serving will determine how many baked beans you need.

Aim for 1/2 cup to 1 cup of beans for every person. However, if there are other options like brisket, pork shoulder, or chicken, aim for 1/2 cup of beans per person.

In contrast, if baked beans are the main dish, estimate 1 cup of beans per person. 

What Are the Best Beans to Smoke?

It depends on who you ask. You can smoke several types of beans. Generally, the type of beans you use will affect how the final product taste. 

Some people prefer using canned pork and beans. However, you can also use navy beans. If you use navy beans, add tomato sauce and sugar to give the beans some flavor.

Pinto beans are also a popular choice for smoked, baked beans. You will also need to add sugar and tomato sauce.

Do not smoke black beans or kidney beans. These beans have a delicate texture and do not pair well with the other ingredients in the smoked, baked beans.  

You can also use dry beans instead of canned beans. However, you will have to cook the dry beans before smoking them. 

Nonetheless, it does not matter whether you use pinto, pork, and beans, or navy beans. You must ensure the baked beans have the right balance of sweet, savory, and acidic flavors.

Tips For Making Smoked Baked Beans 

Making smoked, baked beans is relatively easy. Use these tips to ensure you get the best results.

If you use canned beans, drain them before you add them to the sauce. The liquid from the beans can dilute the flavor of the sauce. 

Do not cook the bacon completely. You want the bacon to render fat. 

However, if the bacon is cooked, the smoke will not be able to penetrate the meat. So, cook the bacon partially. It will finish cooking when you place the beans into a smoker. 

Smokebaked beans in a seasoned cast-iron skillet. Naked beans are acidic, which can destroy your pan if you use a new unseasoned skillet.

You can also smoke the beans in a disposable aluminum pan if you do not have a cast iron skillet. 

Do not wrap the beans with foil. If you wrap the beans with foil, the smoke will not be able to penetrate the beans. Smoke the beans uncovered. 

If you are worried about the beans drying out, check them periodically. You can add more tomato sauce to the beans if necessary. 

How Long to Smoke Baked Beans at 225

It takes about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to smoke baked beans at 225°F. However, check the beans after 1 hour to ensure they have enough moisture. 

How Long to Smoke Baked Beans at 250

If you do not have time to smoke beans for 2 1/2-3 hours at 225°F, you can cook them at a higher temperature. You can cook the beans at 250°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes. However, check the beans after 30 minutes to an hour to ensure they do not dry out. 

How To Smoke Baked Beans 

All this talk about baked beans probably has you craving smoked baked beans right now. Luckily, it’s very easy to smoke baked beans. 

You should smoke the beans in a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven pot. However, you can also use an oven-safe dish or disposable aluminum pan. 

First, set up your smoker. Preheat the smoker to 225°F. 

Place a skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté them until they soften.

Add chopped bacon to the skillet. You can use turkey or vegan bacon if you do not eat pork. Sauté the bacon until the fat renders and it is slightly crisp. 

Add the canned baked beans. If you are using regular canned beans, add them to the skillet along with tomato sauce, sugar, mustard, or vinegar. Add enough water to cover your beans, then place them into your smoker. 

Cook the beans for 2 1/2-3 hours until the beans thicken and are tender. Check the beans after 1 1/2 hours to ensure they do not dry out.

Additionally, stir the baked periodically to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the skillet. 

Final Thoughts

Smoked baked beans have a sweet, savory, slightly smoky, and earthy flavor. When they are smoked correctly, baked beans are simply irresistible. 

William Thomas

I have been smoking and grilling meat from an early age and enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise through the hundreds of articles I have written about BBQ. I hope to make everyone’s BBQ journey that little bit easier.