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Maple Smoked Beans (Fèves au Lard)
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Maple Smoked Beans (Fèves au Lard)

195 min 10 servings Easy
Maple Smoked Beans, or fèves au lard, are a staple of every Quebec sugar shack meal. This smoker version adds a layer of wood smoke that makes them even more irresistible. Low effort, huge flavor.

Instructions

1

Cook the bacon

In a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven, cook diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leave the fat.

2

Sauté onion

Cook diced onion in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Combine everything

Add drained beans, crispy bacon, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir well.

4

Smoke

Place the uncovered pot on the smoker at 250°F with maple or hickory wood. Smoke for 3 hours, stirring once halfway through.

5

Serve

The sauce will thicken and caramelize on top. Stir and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

These beans are even better the next day. Store in the fridge and reheat on the smoker or stovetop.

Nutrition per serving

280

Calories

12g

Protein

8g

Fat

42g

Carbs

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