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El Pollo Loco BBQ Black Beans Recipe
El Pollo Loco BBQ Black Beans
By Todd Wilbur

Recipe Type: Side Dish
Calories: 200
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Rating: 4.4 (9 reviews)
 

If you dig the taste of traditional BBQ beans, youve got to love El Pollo Locos sweet and spicy variation using black beans. The light smokiness in this clone comes from bacon fat, then cayenne pepper and green chiles give the beans a Southwestern flavor that's perfect on burritos or as a delicious side. The prep is a breezer, since you conveniently combine two 15-ounce cans of black beans with the other secret ingredients in a saucepan and just let it simmer for an hour or so. When the beans are soft and the mixture is thick, commence with the scarfing.

Source: "Top Secret Recipes Unlocked" by Todd Wilbur.
two 15-ounce cans black beans (with liquid)
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons bacon fat (from 2 to 3 pieces cooked bacon)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced canned green chiles
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat.

2. When the mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the beans are soft and the mixture thickens.

Makes 3 cups.


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