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Baked Beans

Cultural Context

Baked beans have roots in Native American cuisine and were popularized in colonial New England. Traditionally, they were slow-cooked with molasses and pork, making them a staple at family gatherings and barbecues. Today, variations abound, with recipes incorporating different meats, spices, and even vegetarian options, making them a beloved dish in many cultures.

AmericanZWside
60 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 (16 oz) cans baked beans with pork
1/4 cup onions
1/4 cup molasses
4 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp prepared mustard
2 tbsp ketchup
2 slices bacon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage adds a similar flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while white sugar is more economical.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories, while white vinegar is less expensive.

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2

Grease a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish.

3

Chop 1/4 cup of onions.

4

In a medium bowl, add two 16 oz cans of baked beans with pork, 1/4 cup of molasses, the chopped onions, 4 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 tbsp of prepared mustard, and 2 tbsp of ketchup.

5

Mix this all together.

6

Spoon the bean mixture into the greased casserole dish.

7

Chop two slices of bacon and place the bacon pieces on top of the beans.

8

Cover the casserole with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours or until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

9 by 13 inch casserole dishmedium bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Boston Baked BeansSouthern Baked Beans

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