All-American Baked Beans From The New Basics Recipe

Name: All-American Baked Beans From The New Basics
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dried Great Northern beans; 8 oz. smoked bacon ends, cut in cubes; 1 c. chopped onions; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar; 2 c. ketchup; 6 Tbsp. maple syrup; 6 Tbsp. dark molasses; 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Rinse and pick through beans.
2
Soak overnight.
3
Rinse soaked beans under cold water and place in heavy saucepan.
4
Cover with water and bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
6
Drain, reserving cooking liquid.
7
Preheat oven to 300u00b0.
8
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, saute bacon until slightly crisp and fat is rendered, 5 minutes.
9
Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium-low heat until dissolved, 5 minutes. Then stir in ketchup, syrup, molasses, Worcestershire, salt and pepper.
10
Add drained beans; mix well.
11
Cover and bake 2 1/2 hours; stir occasionally.
12
Add 3/4 cup reserved bean liquid; cover and bake 30 minutes.
13
Remove cover and bake 10 to 15 minutes until sauce is thick and syrupy.
14
Stir once.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dried Great Northern beans, 8 oz. smoked bacon ends, cut in cubes, 1 c. chopped onions, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, All-American Baked Beans From The New Basics falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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All-American Baked Beans From The New Basics

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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