Trevor's BBQ Black Beans

Even though i love BBQ, I've never been a huge fan of "Baked Beans". I decided that the main reasons were: A) i don't think pinto beans are all that great; and B) They are always so basic, run of the mill, same recipe everywhere. So i set off on a mission to create the perfect baked beans for any lack beans add a more appealing texture and depth of flavor!

3 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 can diced green chili

1 med onion (diced)

2 cloves garlic

1 can Rotel (or other canned) tomatoes (mostly drained)

3 Tbsp butter (divided)

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp chili powder

2 Tbsp paprika 

1 Tbsp steak sauce (A-1, Worcestershire)

1 Tbsp liquid smoke (optional, but preferred)

Sriracha hot sauce (to desired heat)

Salt to taste 

1-2 cups BBQ sauce (to desired thickness) (preferably sweet baby rays, or Stubs "sticky sweet", if you use multiple types of sauces it will produce a more dynamic flavor, just don't use a crappy)

In a pot melt 2 tablespoons butter with the olive oil. Sauté onions until opaque then add can of green chili and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 3 minutes. 

Add black beans and stir till well combined, add tomatoes and seasoning and stir till heated through, about 3 minutes. Add Sriracha, steak sauce, remaining butter, liquid smoke, and then add BBQ sauce a little, stirring, at a time until desired consistency is reached (it will thicken slightly while cooking). 

Simmer on medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes, and more BBQ sauce if desired for consultancy.

OPTIONAL: Pour beans into a disposable tin casserole pan. Bake in the oven or smoke in a smoker at 275 for 30 minutes. 

Most Amazing Cornbread Recipe!!!

***Preface:
          So I have been searching for a delicious cornbread recipe for some time, basically we have been trying to make a batch as good as the muffins at Paradise Bakery, which if you haven't had them, they are just so awesome, and moist and dense and delicious!
         Originally we thought the trick may have been yellow cake batter, so Jo and I set off to the store and purchased several boxed/ bagged cornbread mixes and tried them as the recipe stated vs with some cake batter, but nothing lived up even close, though some were still pretty good.

Anyway all of this to say that for some reason I have been obsessed with finding an awesome recipe, and guess what? I HAVE FOUND IT!

Please enjoy:

-2 Boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (8.5 oz each).
-1 Can of Creamed Corn (about 15 oz).
-5 Eggs.
-1 Cup of Sugar.
-8 oz Sour Cream.
-1 Cup Butter (melted).

Whisk everything together in a bowl, pour into a 9x13 prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. (you could also sub the Jiffy mix for the equivalent amount of another mix)