OLD WEST BAKED BEANS

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This slow-baked molasses-and-mustard-flavored western favorite is a perfect party food because it can be made days ahead and just gets better with time. Enjoy it while watching Blazing Saddles,, which, according to creator Mel Brooks, is best seen on video. Claims Brooks, "I can't watch Blazing Saddles on television ... A lot of prudes got together and silly people got together and they cut out everything they thought would be offensive to a 4-year-old."

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 16h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy, pinto or pink beans
2 large onions, diced
12 ounces smoked pork or ham steak, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more as needed
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in water in a large bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Saute the onions and pork over medium heat in a cast iron Dutch oven until the onions are tender, abut 10 minutes. Add the drained beans, pork, chicken stock, cayenne, molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
  • Cover the casserole and transfer to the oven. Bake to 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
  • Serve topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Jayda Alderman
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Skolastica Simon
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These beans were a lot of work for not a lot of payoff.


Destiny Aghughu
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I found these beans to be a bit bland.


Blouch King g
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These beans were a little too sweet for my taste.


Mimers
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I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but these were actually pretty good.


Chrissy Hyden
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These beans are so good, I could eat them every day.


Jodie Sabbat
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I've made these beans several times and they're always a hit.


Coronet Tv
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These beans are the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day.


Shade Murder
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I like to add a little bit of chili powder to these beans for a little extra spice.


Maggie Phillips
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These beans are a great make-ahead dish. I often make them the night before a party.


Rehana Hameed
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I've tried other baked bean recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Ryan Cottrell
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These beans are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Joana Avila
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I love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to these beans.


S.K TANVIR
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These beans are the perfect side dish for any summer cookout.


Maddison Bishop
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I'm not a huge fan of baked beans, but these were surprisingly good. The flavor was perfect.


John Miller Jr.
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I made these beans for a cookout last weekend and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Muddasir Janjan
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These beans are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the addition of bacon and brown sugar.


Norden zomba
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I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mike Wagner
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These baked beans were a hit at our last potluck! Everyone loved the sweet and smoky flavor.