Old-Fashioned Hickory Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Hickory Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (about 1 pound) sliced seitan cutlets then baking (about 1/4 inch thick); 2 cups dried navy beans; 6 cups water for soaking beans; 3-inch piece kombu, broken into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 cup water; 4 tablespoons sesame oil; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup barley miso or brown rice miso; 3 tablespoons barley malt syrup or molasses; 1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon liquid hickory-smoke flavoring; 1 large onion, diced

Servings: persons

2 cups (about 1 pound) sliced seitan cutlets then baking (about 1/4 inch thick)
2 cups dried navy beans
6 cups water for soaking beans
3-inch piece kombu, broken into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup barley miso or brown rice miso
3 tablespoons barley malt syrup or molasses
1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon liquid hickory-smoke flavoring
1 large onion, diced

1
Spread the beans on a baking sheet and pick through them, discarding any discolored beans or empty shells.
2
Next, place the beans in a colander, rinse them, then transfer them to a medium pot.
3
Add the water and soak 8 hours or overnight.
4
When the beans have finished soaking, drain them and replace the leftover soaking water with an equal amount of fresh water.
5
Add the kombu.
6
Set aside.
7
Preheat the oven to 300F.
8
To prepare the seasoning mixture, combine 1/2 cup water with 2 tablespoons sesame oil, the tomato paste, miso, barley malt syrup, mustard, and hickory-smoke flavoring.
9
Add this mixture along with the onions to the beans and water.
10
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a heavy skillet, and pan-fry the seitan until it is crispy.
11
Place the seitan and beans in a narrow-necked stoneware bean pot (or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting cover).
12
Cover and bake the beans for 3-4 hours, stirring them periodically.
13
Check often to make sure they dont dry out.
14
Add a little hot water to the pot as needed.

798

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups (about 1 pound) sliced seitan cutlets then baking (about 1/4 inch thick), 2 cups dried navy beans, 6 cups water for soaking beans, 3-inch piece kombu, broken into 1/4-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Hickory Baked Beans falls under the General 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.

Old-Fashioned Hickory Baked Beans

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