Maple Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Maple Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beans, either kidney or navy pea variety; 8 (1-inch) cubes salt pork; 1 Spanish onion, sliced; 1 quart Bean Goop, recipe follows; 2 1/2 cups very hot water; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (recommended: Parker's Maple Barn Pure Maple Syrup); 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 pounds beans, either kidney or navy pea variety
8 (1-inch) cubes salt pork
1 Spanish onion, sliced
1 quart Bean Goop, recipe follows
2 1/2 cups very hot water
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup (recommended: Parker's Maple Barn Pure Maple Syrup)
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2
Fill a stockpot with the beans and enough cold water to cover them.
3
Bring the water to a boil and parboil the beans for approximately 20 minutes.
4
Drain the water and reserve for later use.
5
Place 4 salt pork cubes and half of the onion on the bottom of the bean pot.
6
Fill the pot 3/4 full with beans.
7
Add the Bean Goop.
8
Fill the rest of the pot with the reserved water.
9
Place the remaining cubes of salt pork and onion on top of the beans.
10
Cover first with a layer of plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil.
11
Bake in the oven for 10 hours.
12
Check beans at that time, blowing on them to see if the skin peels back.
13
If so, they are finished.
14
Time will vary depending on your oven and how long the beans were parboiled in the beginning.
15
Cooking time could increase to as long as 12 hours total.
16
In a large bowl or medium-size saucepan, mix the hot water with the sugars and molasses to dissolve the sugars.
17
Then mix in all remaining ingredients.
18
Set aside for use in the Baked Beans.

529

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 pounds beans, either kidney or navy pea variety, 8 (1-inch) cubes salt pork, 1 Spanish onion, sliced, 1 quart Bean Goop, recipe follows, and more.

Yes, Maple 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Maple Baked Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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