Fake Baked Beans With Crispy Bacon Recipe

Name: Fake Baked Beans With Crispy Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry white beans, like navy, pea or cannellini (see note); 2 whole cloves; 1 small onion, halved lengthwise and peeled; 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup molasses; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 slices thick-cut bacon; Chopped red onion, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound dry white beans, like navy, pea or cannellini (see note)
2 whole cloves
1 small onion, halved lengthwise and peeled
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 slices thick-cut bacon
Chopped red onion, for garnish

1
Cover beans with water to top them by 2 inches and refrigerate overnight, or bring to boil in water to cover, cool 1 hour.
2
Drain and rinse beans.
3
Put them in a pot.
4
Stick whole cloves into onion halves and add to pot along with garlic and bay leaf.
5
Cover with enough water to top them by 1 inch.
6
Simmer beans, partly covered, until just tender, about 1 to 2 hours depending upon age and size of beans; do not overcook.
7
Add boiling water if beans look dry during cooking; they should be surrounded by just a little liquid.
8
Remove onion, cloves, garlic (if desired) and bay leaf from pot.
9
Stir in the salt.
10
In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, molasses, vinegar, mustard powder, Tabasco and pepper.
11
Pour mixture into beans and stir well.
12
Add a slice of bacon to pot and bring everything to a simmer.
13
Let simmer over low heat until beans are thickened, about 30 to 45 minutes.
14
Remove bacon slice, if desired.
15
Season with more salt if needed.
16
Just before serving, reheat beans, if necessary.
17
Fry remaining bacon in large skillet and drain on paper-towel-lined plate.
18
Transfer beans to heated gratin dish or baking pan and top with bacon and red onion.
19
Serve hot.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry white beans, like navy, pea or cannellini (see note), 2 whole cloves, 1 small onion, halved lengthwise and peeled, 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled, and more.

Yes, Fake Baked Beans With Crispy Bacon falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Fake Baked Beans With Crispy Bacon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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