Best 2 Bean Hole Baked Beans Recipes
Bean hole baked beans are a classic New England dish that is traditionally cooked in a hole dug in the ground. The beans are slowly baked over a fire and emerge with a smoky, savory flavor. This rustic dish is a favorite at cookouts and potlucks. It is also known as "Yankee beans" or "Mohawk beans". Today, most people cook bean hole baked beans in their ovens or slow cookers, but the traditional method remains popular among purists. No matter how you choose to cook them, bean hole baked beans are a hearty and delicious dish that is sure to please everyone.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BEAN-HOLE BAKED BEANS
This recipe is a project that can be time- and labor-intensive. You need to dig a hole in your yard and build a fire in that hole to cook the beans. An important note: Failing to dig the hole, and using your oven instead, will result in beans that lack bona fides but are 98 percent as good as the ones that guy cooked in a hole in his yard. This recipe will take about 3 hours plus soaking time for the oven method.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories project, side dish
Time 10h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight in water to cover or quick-soak: Put beans in a large pot, add water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
- If you don't already have a bean hole, dig a hole about half again as large as whatever pot you plan to cook the beans in. (The key is that there be 6 inches between the top of the hole and the top of the pot.) Build a fire in the hole using about 10 pieces of cord wood. When the fire is burning well, add 10 softball-size rocks, then continue to burn until the wood is reduced to embers. You should have a bed of embers 2 to 3 inches deep.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans and put them into a 6-quart Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot along with all remaining ingredients except the salt pork. Stir well to combine. Lay the salt pork slices on top of the beans, then add water to cover by about an inch. Bring just to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Carefully remove the rocks from the bean hole. Put the pot into the hole on top of the embers, cover it with a triple layer of heavy-duty foil, then put the rocks back into the hole around and on top of the pot. Fill in the hole with dirt, covering the pot. Come back 8 hours later, remove the pot from the hole and serve the beans.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 458, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1029 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams
BAKED BEANS TRADITIONAL BEAN-HOLE BEANS
Authentic lumbermen's Bean-Hole Beans, baked overnight in the ground. This recipe is the real deal and was traditionally served with biscuits, colesalaw, molasses cookies/gingerbread. From our local Patten Lumberman's Museum where every second Saturday in August they serve hundreds.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 19h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak 2 pounds of yellow-eye beans overnight.
- Parboil beans until the skin peels away by blowing on a few beans in a spoon.
- Add the mix to the beans and stir slightly.
- Slice 1 pound salt pork into sections.
- Cut each section partly through in a criss-cross pattern and place pieces on top of the beans.
- Cover the beans and set to one side.
- The bean hole should be dug into the ground and be half again as large as your dutch oven or any other tightly lidded pot.
- Using seasoned hard wood, accumulate live coals until hole is 3/4 full.
- Shovel out the coals leaving about 3 inches of live coals in the bottom of the hole.
- Set the bean pot in the hole on top of the 3 inch bed of coals.
- Shovel the rest of the coals around and on top of the pot.
- Cover with dirt and check for escaping steam and making sure none is leaking out.
- If steam is leaking out, cover area with more dirt.
- Leave in the ground for 8 hours or overnight.
- Note: Make sure the beans are completely covered with hot water before putting in ground.
- The beans need to go into the ground hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.4, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 962.1, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, rinse them thoroughly before using.
- Soak the beans overnight in cold water. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor. Some good options include navy beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, and black beans.
- Add some aromatics to the pot, such as onion, garlic, and celery. These will help to enhance the flavor of the beans.
- Use a flavorful broth or water to cook the beans. This will help to add even more flavor to the dish.
- Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
- Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape. This will usually take about 1-2 hours.
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 and fiber. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a baked bean recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try.
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