Horseradish gives this pot of smoky barbecued beans some fire and spark.

Firecracker Baked Beans

1 cup green bell peppers, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
Salt and pepper to taste

1 (64-ounce) can kidney beans
3/4 cup smoked bbq sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1/4 cup yellow mustard

1. Sauté over medium heat peppers, onions, bacon, margarine, salt and pepper.
2. Combine with bean mixture and transfer to glass baking dish.
3. Mix in large bowl; barbecue and Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, horseradish and mustard. Set aside.
4. Cover and bake for 50 minutes at 300ºF.
5. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe provided  courtesy of Horseradish.org.