Apple Bourbon BBQ Beans

Prepare Big Green Egg or other grill for indirect cooking. Maintain grill temp of 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Add cherry wood chunks to hot coals for smoke.

Cook Thick-Cut Bacon (6 slices) for 8 minutes in a large sauté pan until fat renders but bacon is still soft, not crispy. Drain the bacon on paper towel. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease for sautéing.

Add Onion (1) to pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add the Jalapeño Peppers (3) and Garlic (6 cloves) and continue to sauté for 2 minutes.

Add the Gala Apples (3) and season with All-Purpose Spice Rub (1 pinch). Cook the apple mixture for 2-3 minutes and add Brown Sugar (1/2 cup).

Stir to combine then add the Four Roses Bourbon (2 fl oz). Let the mixture continue to cook until the liquid reduces by half, about 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Pour the Baked Beans (6 1/4 cups) into a dutch oven iron pot. Add the apple mixture, Pulled Pork (1 lb), bacon, Barbecue Sauce (8 oz), Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (1/2 cup), Barbecue Rub (3 Tbsp), and All-Purpose Spice Rub (1 Tbsp). Stir to combine and place uncovered on the BBQ grill.

Cook beans for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve and enjoy!