Equipment You’ll Need
- Pit Boss 820D3 Pellet Grill
- BBQ Tongs
- Aluminum Tray
- Frying Pan
- Yonedas Okami Chef Knife
- You Need a BBQ Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 cans Black Beans, drained
- ½ cup Yonedas Jacek Chocolate BBQ Rub
- 1 cup Diced Jalapeños (seeds removed)
- ½ cup Diced Onion
- 2 large Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Canola Oil
- 1 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- ¾ cup Feta Cheese
Instructions
1. Prep the Smoker
- Preheat your smoker to 275°F.
2. Sauté the Veggies
- In a frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil.
- Add onion, garlic, and jalapeños.
- Sprinkle in half of the Jacek Chocolate Rub.
- Sauté until softened, stirring frequently (about 5–7 minutes).
3. Mix the Beans and Veggies
- Drain the black beans and place them in an aluminum foil tray.
- Add the sautéed vegetables and mix well.
- Stir in the remaining chocolate BBQ rub.
4. Smoke the Beans
- Place the tray in the smoker uncovered and cook at 275°F for 1.5 hours.
5. Wrap and Continue Cooking
- After 1.5 hours, tightly cover the tray with foil.
- Smoke for an additional 1 hour to lock in moisture and tenderize the beans.
6. Finish and Serve
- Remove the tray from the smoker.
- Stir in the feta cheese and chopped cilantro.
- Mix gently and serve hot.
Quick Recap
- Preheat smoker to 275°F
- Sauté jalapeños, onion, garlic with seasoning
- Combine sautéed mix with black beans in foil tray
- Smoke uncovered for 1.5 hours
- Cover and smoke for 1 more hour
- Stir in feta and cilantro, then serve
Helpful Tips and Notes
Can I use other beans?
Yes! While black beans hold their shape well, you can use red beans, kidney beans, brown beans, chickpeas, great northern, or pinto beans.
What if I want to use dry beans?
Soak overnight and boil them before starting the recipe. Note: dry beans may contain gluten—check the label.
Why Feta?
Feta gives the beans a creamy, tangy finish. Cotija works great too. If unavailable, try marble, cheddar, or mozzarella.
Too Spicy?
De-seeded jalapeños mellow the heat. For a milder version, use diced bell peppers instead.