Deep & Smoky Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Deep & Smoky Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound navy beans rinsed; 2 slices fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 pound boneless pork shoulder trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 white onion chopped, 1 cup; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1/3 cup dark molasses; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 8 cloves garlic minced

Servings: persons

1 pound navy beans rinsed
2 slices fresh ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound boneless pork shoulder trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 white onion chopped, 1 cup
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup dark molasses
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
8 cloves garlic minced

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["In a 4-quart Dutch oven combine beans, slices of ginger, and 8 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans, discarding ginger. Set aside.", "Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In the same Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add pork and onion. Cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.", "Stir in the drained beans, 4 cups fresh water, tomato paste, molasses, soy sauce, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic.", "Cover and bake 2 hours. Uncover and stir; bake for 1 1/2 hours more or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.", "CANNED BEAN VARIATION:
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Prepare as above, except omit dry navy beans, sliced ginger, and step 1. Stir 4 15-ounce cans navy beans, rinsed and drained, and 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger into browned pork mixture in step 3. If you like less-saucy beans, reduce water to 3 1/2 cups.
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Bake beans as directed. Cool beans and transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate overnight. Return beans to Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Nutrition Facts (Deep & Smoky Baked Beans)
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Per serving: 289 kcal cal., 6 g fat (1 g sat. fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 3 g monounsatured fat), 27 mg chol., 406 mg sodium, 40 g carb., 8 g fiber, 12 g sugar, 20 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet"]

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound navy beans rinsed, 2 slices fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 pound boneless pork shoulder trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Deep & Smoky Baked Beans 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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Deep & Smoky Baked Beans

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