Slow-Cooked White Beans Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooked White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb dried great northern beans, cleaned; 12 lb bacon, diced; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with the juice; 1 (12 ounce) bottle lager beer or 1 (12 ounce) bottle ale; ½ cup dark molasses; ½ cup packed light brown sugar; ½ cup chicken stock; ½ cup Canadian rye whisky; 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

34 lb dried great northern beans, cleaned
12 lb bacon, diced
1 cup chopped yellow onion
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with the juice
1 (12 ounce) bottle lager beer or 1 (12 ounce) bottle ale
½ cup dark molasses
½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup Canadian rye whisky
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves

1
In a large pot, place the beans and cover with water by 3 inches.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the beans are just tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Drain and set aside.
5
In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until brown and the fat is rendered, about 6 minutes.
6
Add the onions, cayenne, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
8
Add the tomatoes and their juices and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Add the beer, molasses, sugar, stock, whiskey, mustard, Worcestershire and bay leaves.
10
Stire well and cook for 1 minute.
11
Add the beans and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
13
remove the lid and continue to simmer until tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed to cover the beans.
14
Remove from heat, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste.

12449

kcal

Calories

612

Fat

935

Carbs

861

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb dried great northern beans, cleaned, 12 lb bacon, diced, 1 cup chopped yellow onion, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooked White 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.

Slow-Cooked White Beans

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