Feves au lard, also known as baked beans and pork, is a traditional French dish that combines tender white beans, savory pork, and a rich, flavorful sauce. This hearty and comforting dish has a long history in French cuisine and is often enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish alongside other classic French dishes. The combination of the creamy beans, succulent pork, and tangy sauce makes feves au lard a delightful and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion.
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FèVES AU LARD (TRADITIONAL QUEBEC NAVY BEANS)
Here is a quick version of this traditional recipe. Normally, these beans are baked for hours in a stoneware pot, but using a pressure cooker is a great way to speed up the process, saving not only time but also a lot of electricity! (Unless you're in winter and the heat from the oven makes you save on the heating bill.) The Prep Time includes the soaking of the beans, and the Cook Time includes the depressurizing of the cooker. You can double the recipe, and it freezes and thaws very well. Serving size is for a main dish, maybe use a half or a third of the portion size for a side dish.
Provided by Elie de Combys
Categories Breakfast
Time 19h
Yield 3 pounds, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the beans and water into a jar with a lid for 18 hours (counting the cooking time, that's 5 hours later than you want to be eating them the next day, so if you want your beans at 5 pm on Tuesday, soak them at 10 pm on Monday. It's ok to give or take a couple hours, but I'd rather give than take.).
- When the 18 hours are almost up, finely dice the fatback, discarding the skin, and dice the onion.
- Put the diced fatback in the pressure cooker, lid off, and cook it on medium heat until it starts to sizzle.
- While you're waiting for it to sizzle, drain the beans, reserving the water.
- Also, mix together the molasses, ketchup, mustard and savory in a small bowl, adding a little bean water so it can pour easily.
- When the fatback sizzles, stir it a little and add the beans.
- Then, add the onion, about half of the water and the condiments and stir well.
- Add more bean water just until it covers the beans, using it to rinse the remaining condiments from the small bowl if necessary.
- Put the lid on (with the high pressure valve, not the one for vegetables), put on high heat until steam comes out and reduce the heat to the lowest you can without stopping the whistling sound (for me it's a little lower than medium).
- Cook that way for 40 minutes, take the cooker off the heat and wait at least 20 minutes before opening it.
- Troubleshooting and tips : if there's a significant amount of liquid left on the bottom of the cooker, stir the beans, screw the lid back, put on high heat, let the pressure build and take off the stove as soon as it whistles. Then, wait 10 minutes before opening.
- Also, beans are at their best when reheated. Once refrigerated, always stir them well before serving the first leftover portion, so as to distribute the sauce that will have settled to the bottom and hardened.
FEVES AU LARD MAISON (BAKED BEANS WITH MAPLE SYRUP)
Baked beans are a classic dish in Quebec cuisine, often served during the Christmas holidays, and are traditionally prepared with lard and sweetened with maple syrup.
Provided by DeniseBoileau
Categories Baked Beans
Time 10h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place white beans into a bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
- Drain soaked beans. Place in a pot and cover with cold water about 1 inch above top of beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until starting to soften, about 25 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Drain beans; transfer to clay (or ceramic) cooking pot. Add onion, lard, maple syrup, mustard, and pepper; mix well. Cover with boiling water; place a lid on top. Bake in preheated oven 2 hours.
- Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Remove lid from pot; continue baking beans until the top has browned, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 73.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
BAKED BEANS
Fèves au Lard These beans boast two staples of Montreal cuisine -sweet maple syrup and rich salt pork.
Categories Bean Garlic Mustard Pork Side Bake Bacon Fall Winter Potluck Maple Syrup Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick over and rinse 1 lb dried navy beans (2 1/4 cups). Soak in cold water to cover by 2 inches at least 8 hours. Alternatively, quick-soak beans (see cooks' note, below). Drain.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Rinse and pat dry 1 (1/4-lb) piece salt pork (rind discarded), then cut into 3 pieces.
- Put beans and pork in an ovenproof 3-quart heavy pot with a lid. Add 4 1/2 cups water, 1 large onion (finely chopped; about 2 cups), 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1/2 cup Grade B maple syrup, 1 tablespoon dry English mustard (preferably Colman's), and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and stir to combine. Cover pot and bake until beans are just tender, 3 to 4 hours.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Remove lid. Bake beans, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed but beans are still saucy, 1 to 1 1/2 hours more. Remove from oven. Stir in 1 tablespoon cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste.
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 flavor and texture to the dish. Good options include navy beans, pinto beans, and black beans.
- Add aromatics to the pot: This will help to flavor the beans. Good options include onion, garlic, celery, and carrots.
- Use a good quality pork: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Look for pork that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat.
- Cook the beans until they are tender: This may take some time, but it is important to be patient. The beans should be soft and creamy when they are done.
- Serve the beans hot: This is the best way to enjoy them. You can serve them with a side of bread or rice.
Conclusion:
Feves au lard is a classic French dish that is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. It is a great meal for a cold winter day. By following these tips, you can make a delicious pot of feves au lard that your family and friends will love.
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