On Sunday, April 27, 2014 10:59:50 AM UTC-7, Janet Wilder wrote:
> On 4/27/2014 12:22 PM, wrote:
>
> > I'm drawing a blank this morning. What do people call the beans in a slightly smoky, slightly sweet sauce that you get at a BBQ joint? Barbecue beans?
>
>
> Here in Texas we just call them beans.
>

I considered that, but the lack of an adjective bothered me. Sample
dialog: "I'm going to the store. Is there anything you want?" "Yes,
a can of beans."

>
> I especially like them when they are cooked with scraps of smoked brisket.
>
>

Sounds like a good thing to do with leftover brisket -- which does actually
occur from time to time.