Help!!! My bbq beans came out too sweet

[Glenn J]

I changed my standard recipe by sprinkling brown sugar on top of them and then placing in the smoker.

My SO says their too sweet and won't eat them. What can I add to the beans to make them less sweet?

TIA,

Glenn

[Funwithfood]

It's hard to combat intense sweetness with spicing IME. My recommendation would be to add more bulk (beans, canned tomatoes); then taste and add a dash of vinegar, mustard, tabasco, or canned chipotles, minced.

[Wisco]

I second the mustard rec -- or also a little cider vinegar (or any vinegar) will help.

[Candy]

Maybe a touch or two or rum and/or some lemon juice or cider vinegar

[ladelfa]

More beans!

Seriously, though. How about some brown mustard?

[Cheesy Oysters]

I usually add mustard when I make bbq beans. It's a nice touch with the brown sugar and will help make them less sweet.