Baked beans are a quintessential comfort food, perfect for a leisurely Saturday supper. Whether you prefer a hearty, smoky dish or a sweeter, tangier take, there's a baked bean recipe out there to suit every palate. From classic recipes passed down through generations to modern twists that add unexpected flavors, this article will guide you through the world of baked beans, providing inspiration and tips to create the perfect pot for your next Saturday gathering.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS FROM DRIED BEANS
Classic homemade Boston-style baked beans, flavoured with molasses and cooked low and slow with bacon and onion.
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Side Dish
Time 15h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak beans in a large bowl over-night, covering with about 2 inches of cold water.
- In the morning, drain soaked beans and place in a large pot. Cover with several inches of water and bring just to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to somewhere between medium and medium-low or whatever level maintains a gentle simmer. Cook beans for 50-60 minutes, or until beans are tender (but not mushy). Taste test to be sure they are tender before you stop cooking. Drain beans and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Preheat oven to 275F. Start 1 1/2 cups water to boil.
- In a large oven-safe casserole dish with a lid (or alternately, to be covered with aluminum foil), scatter 1/2 of the onion and 1/2 of the bacon over the bottom of the dish. Add 1/2 of the cooked beans. Scatter the remaining onion and bacon, then top with the remaining cooked beans.
- In a 4-cup measuring cup or similar sized bowl, stir together the sauce ingredients well. Add 1 1/2 cups of boiling water and stir. Pour over beans and mix gently with a fork. If necessary, add a bit more hot water so that the liquid just barely covers the beans. Cover the pot with a lid or doubled up aluminum foil and place in preheated 275F oven.
- Beans will cook in the oven for a total of 6 hours, but should be checked at intervals to ensure there is enough liquid in the pot.
- Cook beans for 4 hours, then remove from oven and gently stir with a fork. There should still be enough liquid in the pot to just barely cover the beans, but if not, add more as needed.
- Return pot to the oven, covered, checking beans every 30 minutes for the last 2 hours of cooking, first stirring, then adding a bit more water to the pot, if needed. You want to have some puddles of liquid showing on the top of the beans, but you don't want to add too much water to the pot.
- After 6 hours of cooking, remove from oven and stir gently with a fork. Let stand, uncovered for 5 minutes or covered for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 674 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED BEANS FOR SATURDAY'S SUPPER
Saturday supper in this neck of the woods meant baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw and rolls for many years. A tradition that is almost gone.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Beans
Time 3h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cover beans w/ water and soak overnight.
- Drain and add all ingredients to covered beanpot/roaster or pressure cooker.
- Cover beans with warm water.
- Oven Method :.
- Place bean in a large pan and cover w/ boiling water. Parboil on medium stovetop heat 20-25 minutes. Drain.
- Place bean in a roaster/bean pot and bake the beans covered at 325F for 5+ hours then uncovered for 1-2.
- Occasionally add more hot/boiling water as needed.
- Pressure Cooker method: When you add water to cooker, make sure it is under half full.
- Following your pressure cooker instructions, cook for 45 min at 5 lbs pressure or gauge gently rocking.
- Transfer beans into a bean pot or small roasting pan and bake uncovered until beans are browned and tender (1-2 hrs at 325F degrees).
- Add more hot boiling water as needed.
NEW ENGLAND SATURDAY NIGHT BAKED BEANS
My father always made the baked beans in our house. He never wrote the recipe down so this is how I've adapted it to make in a crockpot. We used to have them with Hot dogs and brown bread on Saturday nights in the winter, If there was any left overs we would have them for breakfast Sunday morning with our eggs. Sometimes I have skipped the soaking overnight and just boiled the beans a little longer to make sure they soften. I discovered by adding the baking soda and vinegar, it had helped lessen the need for "Beano"...
Provided by Clara Maud
Categories Beans
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pick over beans making sure there's no rocks or bad beans in the bag. Soak them overnight in just enough cold water to cover them. Drain water and fill pot with clean water to about an inch above beans. Bring to boil, simmer for about 10 minutes. Drain and pour beans into a crockpot. Put in the onion and salt pork. Put in the other ingredients, finish by pouring in enough water to just cover the beans. Stir and let cook slow at least 5 hours, until beans are tender. Add water if needed. If the water hasn't cooked down you can take the lid off to allow thickening.
- I love to put on a pot of these on a Saturday morning and smell them cooking all day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 616.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 25.9, Protein 5
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a variety of beans: This will add different flavors and textures to the dish. Try using a combination of kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
- Add flavorings to the beans: This could include onions, garlic, celery, carrots, bacon, or ham. You can also add spices such as cumin, chili powder, or paprika.
- Simmer the beans for at least an hour: This will allow the beans to fully absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Serve the beans with your favorite sides: This could include cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a little planning, you can easily make a pot of baked beans that will be sure to please everyone at the table.
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