Baked beans in a clay pot is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by many cultures around the world. The combination of tender beans, aromatic spices, and a flavorful sauce creates a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. To prepare this dish, all you need are a few simple ingredients and a clay pot. Once you have gathered your ingredients, you can start by soaking the beans overnight. Then, you will need to simmer the beans in water until they are tender. Finally, you will add the remaining ingredients to the pot and bake it in the oven until the beans are heated through and the sauce has thickened. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying baked beans dish that is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
These beans taste like Boston Baked Beans. Yummy!
Provided by creamcheese5
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 14h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- The night before, combine the Great Northern Beans and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Pour beans and their liquid into a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, drain off liquid, reserving 1 cup. Pour beans and the reserved liquid into the crock of a slow cooker. Stir in the salt pork, onion, molasses, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 12 to 14 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 222.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
OLD-FASHIONED BEAN POT BAKED BEANS
This recipe is a good excuse to go antique shopping for an oven-proof, lidded bean crock. You can also use a lidded Dutch Oven. Fabulous beans--a real crowd pleaser.
Provided by PainterCook
Categories Beans
Time 6h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse beans and pick them over. Put beans in a large plastic container with three times as much water as beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Drain beans. Combine beans and chopped onion in a large saucepan. Add water to cover them and heat to boiling. Cover and let simmer about 30 minutes. Drain liquid into a small bowl to reserve for sauce and for cooking.
- Measure 1/2 cup of the bean liquid into a bowl. Add the orange juice, molasses, maple syrup, ketchup, and prepared mustard. Then add the brown sugar, stirring to dissolve. Lastly, add the dry mustard and salt and combine.
- In a 2-quart bean crock or covered baking dish layer half the salt pork and all of the beans, making sure to bury the peeled, whole onion in the bottom. Pour the sauce mixture over beans and add just enough reserved bean liquid to cover them. Top with remaining salt pork.
- Bake, covered, at 300 degrees for 4 hours, checking on the hour. If beans seem too dry, add a little of the remaining bean liquid. Uncover and then bake for one hour more.
CRANBERRY BAKED BEANS
I knew I'd found a winner when I got the idea to simmer beans in cranberry juice. The tartness of the juice is a nice subtle contrast to the sweet brown sugar and molasses in these baked beans. They're wonderful warm or cold. -Wendie Osipowicz, New Britain, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h10m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour to 4 hours, or until softened. , Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven. Add cranberry juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are almost tender. , Drain, reserving cranberry liquid. Place beans in a 2-1/2-qt. casserole or bean pot; add remaining ingredients and 1-1/2 cups of cranberry liquid. Cover and bake at 350° for 3 hours or until beans are tender and of desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes. Add reserved cranberry liquid as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
BAKED BEANS IN CLAY POT
These are my baked beans I have been making for years.I just discovered how perfect they are baked in a clay pot. These are great to make and freeze in individual containers.
Provided by Sageca
Categories Beans
Time 12h4m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak beans in cold water overnight. Drain. Cover with fresh cold water. Heat to boiling point then simmer 30 minutes. Drain reserving 1½ Cups cooking water.
- In medium bowl mix ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cooking water and add another 1/2 cup water.
- In a clay pot,cast iron or crockery pot, layer 1/3 bacon slices,onions, beans and ketchup mixture.
- Repeat ending with beans. Cover with remaining bacon slices. Put lid on pot and bake in a 250* oven for about 8 hours.
- With clay cooker you put the pot in a cold oven; heat to 400*. After 30 minutes reduce heat to 300*.Cook for 3 hours; reduce heat to 250* for another 1/2 hour.
- Serve with a boiled potatoes, ham, fresh bread and ketchup,.
Tips:
- Choose the right beans: Different types of beans have different cooking times and textures. For baked beans, pinto beans, navy beans, or great northern beans are all good choices.
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce cooking time and makes the beans more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Baked beans are a great way to use up leftover spices and herbs. Common seasonings for baked beans include brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. You can also add other ingredients like bacon, onions, peppers, or celery.
- Bake the beans low and slow: Baked beans are best when cooked low and slow. This allows the flavors to develop and the beans to become tender. The ideal baking temperature for baked beans is 300°F (150°C).
- Let the beans rest before serving: Once the beans are cooked, let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the beans to firm up.
Conclusion:
Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a baked bean recipe that everyone will love.
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