BAKED BEANS
Proper Boston baked beans would have salt pork instead of the bacon. James Beard cooked them with ribs. The key is to use the little white pea beans known as navy beans, and to allow time to do most of the work. (Or to cheat: Canned white beans make fantastic baked beans in about an hour. If you use them, you'll need four 15-ounce cans. Drain and then follow the directions from step 2 on to the end. Please understand that you'll need much less water and much less time to get them where you want them to be.) The combination of molasses and dry mustard is a taste as old as America itself, and takes well to both ham and soft brown bread.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, lunch, side dish
Time 6h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak beans in a large bowl of water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain beans and put them in a large oven-safe pot with a heavy bottom and a tightfitting lid. Add 1 teaspoon salt and enough cool water to cover 2 inches above the beans. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the beans are just tender, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and remove beans.
- Heat the oven to 250 degrees. Bring a kettle full of water to a boil on the stove. Return the heavy-bottomed pot to the stove and turn the heat to medium high. Cook the bacon in the bottom of the pot until it begins to brown, then turn off the heat and add the chopped onion and, on top of it, the beans. Mix together molasses, mustard and black pepper, and add the mixture to the pot. Pour in enough boiling water to cover beans, put the lid on and bake, occasionally adding more water to keep beans covered, until they are tender but not falling apart, 4 to 5 hours.
- Remove beans from oven, uncover, stir and season with salt. With the lid off, return pot to oven and let beans finish cooking, uncovered and without additional water, until the sauce has thickened and the top is deeply crusty, about 45 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 253 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAKED BEANS I
You could almost say that these baked beans with a kick have been double-baked!
Provided by Margie Kirkman
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a casserole dish, combine beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bake, covered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 634.7 mg, Sugar 32.6 g
JEN'S BAKED BEANS
My daughters wanted baked beans, so I gave homemade ones a shot. With mustard, molasses and a dash of heat, I made these beans absolutely delicious. -Jennifer Heasley, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Return bacon to pan. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Place in oven; bake, covered, 50-60 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Freeze option: Freeze cooled baked beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips
To make sure your baked beans are perfect, here are a few tips:
- Use dried beans. Canned beans are already cooked, so they won't have the same texture or flavor as dried beans.
- Soak the beans overnight. This will help them to cook more evenly and quickly.
- Use a variety of beans. This will give your baked beans a more complex flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Add your favorite seasonings. This could include anything from bacon to brown sugar to mustard.
- Cook the beans on low heat. This will help them to develop a rich flavor.
- Serve the beans hot. They're best when they're fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion
Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a cold winter night. And with so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love.
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