Grilled Missouri Beans and Sausage

Introduction

Cooking Missouri-style beans and sausage on the Arteflame grill creates unbeatable smoky flavors that elevate this dish to the next level. The combination of perfectly seared sausage and rich, flavorful beans makes it a perfect meal for any gathering. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
• 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil on three paper napkins.
2. Place the soaked napkins in the grill.
3. Stack firewood over the napkins and light the paper.
4. Wait 20 minutes for the grill to reach optimal temperature.

Step 2: Sear the sausage

1. Place the sausage slices on the center grill grate to sear at 1,000°F.
2. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until caramelized.
3. Move the sausage to the flat cooktop area to keep warm.

Step 3: Sauté the onion and garlic

1. Add butter to the flat cooktop near the sausages.
2. Place diced onion and minced garlic in the butter.
3. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.

Step 4: Cook the beans

1. Add the pinto beans to the griddle.
2. Stir in barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Mix everything thoroughly and let simmer on the hot griddle, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.

Step 5: Combine and finish

1. Stir the grilled sausage into the beans.
2. Let the mixture cook for an additional 5 minutes so flavors meld together.
3. Remove from the grill and serve hot.

Tips

• For extra smokiness, use hickory or oak firewood.
• Ensure a perfect sear on the sausage by keeping it on the center grill grate for no longer than 2 minutes per side.
• Adjust the griddle heat zones by moving ingredients for even cooking.
• Let meats rest after grilling to lock in juices.

Variations

1. Spicy Missouri Beans: Add 1 chopped jalapeño and 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper for some heat.
2. Sweet & Smoky Beans: Replace brown sugar with maple syrup for added sweetness.
3. BBQ Bourbon Beans: Stir in 2 tbsp bourbon for a deeper, richer flavor.
4. Tex-Mex Beans: Add 1 tsp cumin and 1/2 cup diced bell peppers for a southwestern touch.
5. Vegetarian Beans: Replace sausage with grilled mushrooms for a hearty vegetarian version.

Best pairings

• Grilled cornbread
• Coleslaw
• Smoky bacon-wrapped asparagus
• Grilled potato wedges
• A glass of iced sweet tea

Conclusion

Cooking Missouri-style beans and sausage on the Arteflame grill creates unbeatable smoky flavors that elevate this dish to the next level. The combination of perfectly seared sausage and rich, flavorful beans makes it a perfect meal for any gathering. Enjoy!