Best 6 Best Darn Beans Ever Recipes
In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary adventure to discover and unravel the path towards crafting the "Best Darn Beans Ever". Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with an exploration of diverse cooking techniques, delectable flavor combinations, and expert tips to turn ordinary beans into an extraordinary dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST DARN BEANS EVER
This is my version of a family recipe. You can't go wrong when you serve these beans at a potluck, barbecue, family gathering etc. These are a great accompaniment to burgers and hot dogs. My family even loves these during the holidays with spiral ham and potato salad and or macaroni salad. The secret to this recipe is following the directions and using brand names mentioned. All who try these beans rave about them and typically ask for the recipe.
Provided by SavvyTech
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute, turning occasionally, until slightly crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease and discard the rest.
- Add a 1/4 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil, scraping up all browned bits until water has evaporated. Add the reserved bacon grease, along with the green onions. Saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, cooking until sugar begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir chili sauce into the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pork and beans, kidney beans, and lima beans; stir until beans are well coated in the sauce.
- Return bacon to the pot and stir well to combine. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until flavors combine, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1251.6 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
BEST DARN BAKED BEANS EVER!
Make and share this Best Darn Baked Beans Ever! recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chefdef
Categories Beans
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain beans, reserving liquid.
- Add all other ingredients except bacon into liquid and mix well.
- Gently fold beans into liquid.
- Pour into greased 9x13 baking pan.
- Place bacon on top.
- Bake at 375 for 45-60 minutes.
- Allow to cool 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.8, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 1482.8, Carbohydrate 101.8, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 36.5, Protein 18.6
BEST DARN POT OF BEANS EVER - HOMESTYLE PINTO BEANS W/ A PRESSURE COOKER OPTION
Steps:
- Place your beans in a large bowl, cover with at least 2" of water, 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or kefir.
- Soak beans overnight or about 12 hours.
- Drain and thoroughly rinse the beans.
- Place beans in an Instant Pot insert or other pressure cooker along with the ham hock (if using). Cover with at least 2" of water (more is OK).
- In an Instant Pot, use the 'Manual' button and select 20 minutes. May be called 'pressure cook" on newer models (any high pressure program for 20ish minutes is fine). *Stovetop directions below in 'notes'*
- When the time is up, hit 'cancel'. Wait for the pressure to come down naturally, or do a quick release as preferred. The beans will continue to cook in the next step.
- Without draining the bean broth (add more broth or liquid if it doesn't seem soupy, we will be boiling off more liquid now as they cook some more), mix in the pepper, onion, minced ham.
- Hit 'sauté" and keep hitting until the the 'low' setting is selected. Simmer, uncovered for 1-3 (or more!) hours, or until most of the water is evaporated and the beans are melt-in-your-mouth tender. I use the 'low' sauté feature so it is not a vigorous bubble which will splatter annoyingly!
- Keep careful watch on your water level, and add more liquid if you need to. I like to leave my beans a little bit saucy, but this up to you! You could also choose to mash them up a bit for a refried-style.
- Finally, stir in the tomato paste or sauce, sea salt, and the cumin/chili powder as you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST GREEN BEANS EVER
Ree Drummond's Best Green Beans Ever recipe, from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network, starts with bacon grease and gains even more flavor from chicken stock.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer.
- Melt the bacon grease in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook for a minute. Then add the green beans and cook until the beans turn bright green, about a minute. Add the chicken broth, chopped red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Turn the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid, leaving the lid cracked to allow steam to escape. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the beans are fairly soft, yet still a bit crisp, 20 to 30 minutes. You can add more chicken broth during the cooking process, but don't be afraid to let it all cook away so the onions and peppers can start to caramelize.
BEST DARN BEANS EVER
This is my version of a family recipe. You can't go wrong when you serve these beans at a potluck, barbecue, family gathering etc. These are a great accompaniment to burgers and hot dogs. My family even loves these during the holidays with spiral ham and potato salad and or macaroni salad. The secret to this recipe is following the directions and using brand names mentioned. All who try these beans rave about them and typically ask for the recipe.
Provided by SavvyTech
Categories Baked Beans
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute, turning occasionally, until slightly crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease and discard the rest.
- Add a 1/4 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil, scraping up all browned bits until water has evaporated. Add the reserved bacon grease, along with the green onions. Saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, cooking until sugar begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir chili sauce into the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pork and beans, kidney beans, and lima beans; stir until beans are well coated in the sauce.
- Return bacon to the pot and stir well to combine. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until flavors combine, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Cholesterol 26.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 1251.6 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
BEST DARN SUGAR COOKIES EVER
I don't care for sugar cookies at all and I thought these really were the best darn sugar cookies ever! These cookies are so light and have a fabulous texture. Everyone is sure to love them.
Provided by Shannon Anderson
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 3h10m
Yield 60-70 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream sugar, butter, powdered sugar, and oil.
- Then cream in eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl mix baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour.
- Start adding dry ingredients to creamed ingredients less than 1 cup at a time.
- Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours.
- Drop 1-2" balls on the cookie sheet.
- If you would like, you can flatten the balls with the bottom of a drinking glass that has been dipped in sugar.
- Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are browned.
- You can also sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar, colored sugar sprinkles, etc.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. You can also quick-soak the beans by bringing them to a boil in a pot of water, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for an hour.
- Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of beans. This will give your dish a more complex flavor and texture. You can also use canned beans, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
- Add aromatics: Aromatics such as onion, garlic, and celery add a lot of flavor to beans. Be sure to sauté them in a little oil before adding the beans and other ingredients.
- Season the beans well: Beans can handle a lot of seasoning, so don't be afraid to add plenty of salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano.
- Simmer the beans until they are tender: Beans need to be simmered for a long time in order to become tender. The exact cooking time will depend on the type of beans you are using, but most beans will take at least an hour to cook through.
Conclusion:
Beans are a delicious, healthy, and affordable food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, there is a bean recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for something to cook, give beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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