Maple Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Maple Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry red kidney beans; 2 quarts water; 1 large yellow onion, cut in eighths; 1 bay leaf; 6 whole black peppercorns; 3/4 cup medium amber pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon Chinese chili paste; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 5 ounces thick-cut smoked bacon, cubed

Servings: persons

1 pound dry red kidney beans
2 quarts water
1 large yellow onion, cut in eighths
1 bay leaf
6 whole black peppercorns
3/4 cup medium amber pure maple syrup
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Chinese chili paste
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 ounces thick-cut smoked bacon, cubed

1
Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water by 1-inch and cover with plastic wrap.
2
Refrigerate overnight.
3
Drain and rinse the beans and then drain again.
4
Place the beans in large pot with 2 quarts water, the onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
5
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 50 minutes, or until tender.
6
A good test is to scoop up several beans in a spoon and blow on them: if the skin starts to peel off, they're done.
7
Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid.
8
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
9
In a small saucepan, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, ketchup, chili paste, ginger, salt, and 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid, still reserving the remaining liquid.
10
Bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat for 6 minutes.
11
Transfer the beans to a medium Dutch oven or a bean pot.
12
Push half the bacon into the beans and place the rest on the top.
13
Pour the maple syrup sauce over the beans.
14
Place the lid on top and bake for 6 to 8 hours.
15
Check occasionally; if the beans are too dry, add 1/2 cup more of the cooking liquid.
16
If you like, you can remove the lid for the last 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
17
Discard the bay leaf.
18
Serve hot.

647

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry red kidney beans, 2 quarts water, 1 large yellow onion, cut in eighths, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Maple Baked Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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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