Hey there! If you’re looking to bring a show-stopper to your next family BBQ, you’ve got to try these Ground Venison Smoked Baked Beans. They’re not just your average baked beans—these are packed with flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance and keep everyone coming back for more.
We’re taking a classic favorite and giving it a wild upgrade with ground venison, adding a hearty, smoky twist that complements the sweetness and tang of traditional baked beans. Tossed with crispy bacon, a hint of spice from jalapeños, and a blend of savory sauces, these beans are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Cooked low and slow in the smoker, each spoonful captures the essence of BBQ with just the right mix of smokiness and richness. So, grab your smoker and let’s get those beans bubbling. Get ready to serve up a side that’s as hearty as it is delicious—perfect for any gathering where good food and good times are on the menu!

Ground Venison Smoked Baked Beans
Equipment
- foil casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet/yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño deseeded and diced
- 1/2 lb thick cut bacon
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground venison
- 3 15 oz cans Pork & Beans
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 1 T yellow mustard
- 1/4 C brown sugar
- 1/3 C ketchup
- 1/4 C molasses
- 1 T Worcestershire
- 1 T soy sauce
- 2.5 T favorite rub I used Chupacabra
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250℉. Any chips will work. I used apple, but any will taste yummy. Grease the foil casserole dish.
- In a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon. Once cooked, remove bacon from the pan and chop it.
- Next, using the bacon grease, cook the diced peppers for 2 minutes. Then add onions in and cook for a total of 10 minutes or until everything is browning and fragrant.
- Add in venison, garlic, and rub seasoning. Cook for 15 minutes or until fully cooked. Make sure to break up the meat.
- Add in Pork & Beans, sauces, brown sugar, and bacon. Fully combine.
- Transfer to your grease casserole pan.
- Smoke for 2-3 hours or until desired thickness. ENJOY!
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