Recipes

Black Bean Salad

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Beans, bacon, bell peppers, onions, celery, and a few spices make for some good eating, as shown by the BBQ Pit Boys with this classic barbecue beans side

THE INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED:

• Black beans – 1 can
• Pinto beans – 1 can
• Bacon – ¼ pound thick cut
• Red bell pepper – ½ cup chopped
• Green bell pepper – ½ cup chopped
• Celery – ½ cup chopped
• Sweet onion – ½ cup chopped
• Fresh Parsley – ½ cup chopped
• Kosher salt – Pinch
• Louisiana hot sauce – ¼ - ½ teaspoon
• Brown sugar – 2 Tablespoons
• Dijon mustard – 2 Tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar – 2 Tablespoons
• Extra virgin olive oil – 2 Tablespoons

DIRECTIONS: GETTING READY

1. Bring grill temperature up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place coals on one side for indirect cooking. 2. Put large cast iron skillet directly over coals to heat up. 3. Clean and chop red pepper and green pepper. 4. Remove tops and chop celery into ¼” pieces. 5. Dice onion. 6. Rough chop parsley. 7. Drain black beans and pinto beans in colander, rinse with water. 8. Cut bacon into ¼” pieces.

MAKING

9. Put 2 tablespoons of oil in iron skillet. 10. Fry bacon in skillet. 11. Add ½ cup sweet onions to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until translucent. 12. Add red/green peppers and celery to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes. 13. Do not overcook onions, peppers and celery. 14. Pour in both cans of beans. Mix together thoroughly. 15. Remove from direct heat. 16. In skillet, add 2 tablespoons each of; apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar. 17. Put in a pinch of kosher salt and a ¼ teaspoon of hot sauce. 18. Stir until well mixed.

FINALIZING

19. Pull skillet from grill. Allow it to cool to room or ambient temperature before serving. 20. Top with chopped parsley.

SERVING

21. Serve with steak or pork chops. 22. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!!