Spicy Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Spicy Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried kidney beans; 1/2 cup dried cannellini beans; 1/2 cup dried Great Northern or navy beans; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1/2 pound smoked duck breast, in 1/2-by-1-inch nuggets; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup crushed canned tomatoes; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 bay leaf; Grated rind of 1 orange; 1/2 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns; 1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves; 1/4 cup cider vinegar, or more, to taste; Salt to taste.

Servings: persons

1 cup dried kidney beans
1/2 cup dried cannellini beans
1/2 cup dried Great Northern or navy beans
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/2 pound smoked duck breast, in 1/2-by-1-inch nuggets
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup crushed canned tomatoes
4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 bay leaf
Grated rind of 1 orange
1/2 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
1/4 cup cider vinegar, or more, to taste
Salt to taste.

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1. Place all beans in a bowl, cover with water to a depth of 2 inches, add thyme and soak at least 4 hours.
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2. Heat a heavy 3-quart casserole. Add cumin seeds, and cook, stirring, until they dance around and smell toasty. Remove them.
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3. Add the oil, onion, carrot and bacon to casserole, and saute over medium heat 10 minutes, until the bacon is golden. Stir in the jalapeno, garlic and toasted cumin seeds.
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4. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
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5. Drain beans, and add them along with the canned and fresh tomatoes, maple syrup, brown sugar, bay leaf, orange rind and crushed peppercorns. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the coriander, and add 3 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a slow simmer. Place in the oven, and cook 2 hours.
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6. Add vinegar and salt to taste. Return to the oven 2 1/2 hours longer, until the liquid has been absorbed but the beans are still moist. Adjust seasonings, adding more vinegar and salt if needed. Sprinkle with remaining coriander, and serve

330

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* 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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried kidney beans, 1/2 cup dried cannellini beans, 1/2 cup dried Great Northern or navy beans, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

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Spicy Baked Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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