Welcome, friend—looks like you found your way here from the ‘gram! That means you’re here for the real star of our meal: the famous branding day beans.

Every year when branding rolls around, there’s one dish that never gets left behind in the pot—and this is it. Hearty, smoky, and just the right amount of kick, this recipe feeds a hungry crew, fills the air with that mouthwatering “what’s cooking?” smell, and earns compliments every single time.

The best part? It’s barely even a recipe.

You’re not chopping ten different things or dirtying half your kitchen. You’re just combining a few simple ingredients that already taste great—and together, they somehow taste even better.

Branding Day Beans

Feeds: One branding crew (or one family with great taste)
Prep time: 10 minutes, tops

You’ll need:

• 2 cans of Bush’s Baked Beans
• 1 can of pineapple chunks, drained
• 1/2 lb of bacon, cooked and diced

How to make it:

1. Add all ingredients to your Crock-Pot.
2. Give it a good stir.
3. Set to warm and let the flavors hang out until you’re ready to serve.

That’s it. No secret spices. No complicated steps. Just three store-bought staples that come together in one seriously crowd-pleasing side dish.

Whether you’re feeding a branding crew, a backyard BBQ, or just want something easy and delicious on a busy weeknight—this one’s a keeper. If you make it, tag me so I can see your version in action!

Looking for another cowboy-approved recipe?! This one is a 10/10!