Give Canned Baked Beans A Smokier Flavor On Your Grill

Other ways you can add a smoky flavor to baked beans

If you lack a grill or are unable to use yours, you can still enjoy delicious smoky baked beans. There are several alternative methods to infuse your beans with a smoky flavor. While they may not replicate the exact taste of grilled beans, they will still be so tasty that you'll find yourself going back for more.

One simple way to add a smoky essence to homemade or canned baked beans is by incorporating liquid smoke. For a 16-ounce can of beans, just ¼ tablespoon of liquid smoke will provide a rich depth of flavor. Keep in mind that liquid smoke is quite concentrated, so it's best to use it sparingly! You can also achieve a smoky taste by using smoked bacon or seasonings like smoked paprika and smoked salt.

If you're looking to elevate the flavor even further, consider using a smoking gun, such as the Homia Smoking Gun Wood Smoke Infuser. These unique kitchen gadgets do exactly what their name implies: they infuse smoke into your food. Each smoking gun features a burn chamber where you can place wood chips that are ignited to create smoke. This smoke is then directed through a long hose towards the food you wish to smoke—in this case, your baked beans. To trap the smoke, cover your beans with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and insert the hose. Alternatively, you can use a specialized cloche designed for smoking gun hoses to contain the smoke. Either way, this method allows you to achieve an authentic smoky flavor in your baked beans, even without a grill!