Best 4 Homemade Australian Baked Beans Recipes

Unleash your culinary creativity and embark on a delightful journey to create the most delectable homemade Australian baked beans. This hearty and comforting dish, a staple in Australian cuisine, is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, let's dive into the secrets of crafting the perfect homemade Australian baked beans, transforming your kitchen into a haven of culinary delight.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HOME-MADE BAKED BEANS

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Adding salt to boiling water is almost a reflex action for many cooks. But when cooking dried pulses, such as beans, it is important not to add salt at the beginning of the process. If salt is added, this will harden the bean skins, making them less palatable. For the desired soft texture from dried beans, add salt at the end of the cooking time.

Provided by Jane and Jeremy Strode

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield SERVES

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

400g white beans, soaked overnight
100ml olive oil
2 medium brown onions, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
150g streaky bacon, finely chopped (optional)*
1 tsp ground white pepper
3 tsp salt
2 tbsp tomato paste
300ml red wine
800g tin tomatoes
2 bay leaves
3 tbsp brown sugar
* Withhold this optional ingredient for the vegetarian version

Steps:

This is a regular on our menu at this time of year with sausages or even a piece of fish. You can omit the bacon for a perfect vegetarian dish. Preheat oven to 180C. Drain beans and place in a large saucepan. Cover well with cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer until cooked, about 30 minutes. Drain and reserve. Heat olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan. Add onion, garlic, bacon, pepper and salt and cook gently until soft, about 15 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook for two minutes. Add wine and reduce by two-thirds. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, sugar and beans. Bring to the boil, cover with a lid and bake for one hour, stirring occasionally.

HOMEMADE AUSTRALIAN BAKED BEANS

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Australians love their baked beans. Most homes keep a supply of the canned variety (made by Heinz). They are often eaten for breakfast, or at least as a part of breakfast. They are eaten on crusty bread.

Provided by threeovens

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

12 ounces dry mixed beans (kidney, navy, canellini)
1 smoked ham hock
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
crusty toast, for serving
wilted spinach, for serving

Steps:

Soak the beans overnight in cold water; drain.
In a Dutch oven, place the beans, the ham hock, and enought water to cover; bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
Remove the hock and cut off the meat and shred; drain beans, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Heat the oil in the Dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes; add tomato, reserved liquid, the Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, shredded meat, and beans to the pot.
Cover and simmer until beans are tender and the liquid has thickened, about 30 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Serve over crusty toast with wilted spinach.

THE BEST BARBECUE BAKED BEANS

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It's not a real barbecue until a dish of baked beans shows up! While there are many different versions and many different techniques, I'm here to tell you that these are the best. These are the tastiest, most satisfying, the easiest, and the meatiest. They not only make a great side dish, but if the budget's a little tight, these will absolutely work as a main course. Sprinkle the top with sliced green onion if you like.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Baked Beans

Time 11h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 pound dried red beans
3 quarts water
1 bay leaf
1 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup barbecue sauce
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ cups reserved bean cooking liquid
6 slices thick-cut bacon

Steps:

Add dry beans to a bowl, cover with water, and let soak for 8 hours, or overnight.
Drain beans and transfer to a large pot filled with 3 quarts of cold, fresh water. Add bay leaf, pork shoulder, and onion. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir. Skim off foam if desired. Let simmer until beans are just tender, about 1 hour.
While beans simmer, combine barbecue sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, kosher salt, and garlic powder in a bowl with a whisk. Set aside until needed.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Transfer tender bean mixture to a deep, 15x10-inch baking dish using a spider strainer. Pour in barbecue sauce mixture and 2 ½ cups of the bean cooking liquid. Place bacon slices on top.
Bake uncovered in the center of the preheated oven until the liquids have reduced into a thick sauce, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 995.3 mg

HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS

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A quicker version of homemade baked beans using canned Northern beans. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/232677/homemade-baked-beans/

Provided by Gagoo

Categories Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water (To enhance the flavor of your dish use chicken broth instead of water)
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 small onions, chopped
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain and cool on paper towels. Crumble bacon once cooled.
Mix bacon, beans, water, brown sugar, onions, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt and garlic powder together in the prepared baking dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven until bubbling, 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 19.3, Sodium 622.4, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 26.2, Protein 10.4

Tips:

When choosing beans, opt for dried beans instead of canned ones. Dried beans have a better texture and flavor, and they're also more economical.
Be sure to soak the beans overnight before cooking them. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
Use a variety of beans in your baked beans. This will give the dish a more complex flavor and texture.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and ingredients. You can add things like bacon, sausage, vegetables, or even beer to your baked beans.
Serve your baked beans with a side of crusty bread or cornbread. This will help to soak up all the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With so many different variations on the recipe, there's sure to be a baked bean dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try.