Heritage Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Heritage Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs dried great northern beans; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 lb bacon, finely chopped (preferably use a deep-smoked country type); 3 large onions, minced; 1 1/2 lbs dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 - 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

2 lbs dried great northern beans
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 lb bacon, finely chopped (preferably use a deep-smoked country type)
3 large onions, minced
1 1/2 lbs dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 - 1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1
Add dried beans to heavy 6-quart saucepan; cover with 2 inches boiling water and let stand 2 to 3 hours.
2
Discard any beans that float to surface.
3
Add garlic, chopped onion,bay leaf and cloves to beans and mix well.
4
Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until beans are tender, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
6
Meanwhile cook bacon in heavy nonaluminum 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned (but not crisp), about 10 minutes.
7
Spoon off all but about 6 tablespoons fat.
8
Add minced onion.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until onion is tender and translucent, about 20 minutes.
10
Stir in sugar,garlic, 1/4 cup vinegar, mustard, salt,pepper and cloves.
11
Remove saucepan or Dutch oven from heat.
12
Remove beans from liquid using slotted spoon and add to bacon mixture, blending well.
13
Taste and add more vinegar, if desired. If mixture appears dry,add several spoonfuls of bean liquid.
14
Reserve about 2 cups of the bean liquid and refrigerate if not baking the beans right away.
15
(Beans can be prepared ahead to this point, covered and refrigerated overnight.).
16
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
17
Bake beans, uncovered, about 4 or 5 hours, stirring every hour to prevent scorching and adding some reserved bean liquid if mixture appears dry; beans should be thick and carnelized.
18
Let cool, cover and chill. (Can be refrigerated up to 2 days.).
19
Reheat in 275 degree oven before serving.

1748

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs dried great northern beans, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Heritage 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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Heritage Baked Beans

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