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Canadian Baked Beans

Cultural Context

Canadian Baked Beans have roots in Indigenous cooking and were popularized in New England and Canada during the colonial period. Traditionally made with navy beans and sweetened with maple syrup, they symbolize comfort and community gatherings. Today, variations exist, often featuring different meats or spices, reflecting regional tastes across Canada.

CanadianCAmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
dried navy beans
fat salt pork
2 tablespoons sugar or molasses

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup provides sweetness with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

1

Boil the beans until they begin to crack.

2

Place the beans in a baking pan.

3

Score the pork across the top and settle it in the middle of the beans.

4

Add two tablespoons of sugar or molasses to the beans.

5

Bake in a moderate oven for two hours, ensuring the beans are very moist when first put into the oven.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

baking pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

beansbacon

Also Known As

Maple Baked BeansQuebec Baked Beans

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