Best 3 Bean Hole Beans Recipes
**Bean Hole Beans: A New England Tradition**
Bean hole beans, also known as New England baked beans, are a traditional dish that originated in the region during the 17th century. This hearty and flavorful dish is typically made with navy beans, pork, molasses, and spices, and is traditionally cooked outdoors in a bean hole, a pit dug in the ground and lined with hot coals. In this article, we'll share two delicious recipes for bean hole beans: a classic version and a modern twist with a smoky chipotle flavor. Both recipes capture the essence of this iconic New England dish, perfect for a backyard gathering or a cozy family meal. So, get ready to fire up the grill or dig a bean hole in your backyard and savor the smoky, savory goodness of this timeless dish.
BEAN-HOLE BEANS
Beans Cooked Maine Style (in the ground)
Provided by HJARVEYGEE
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 13h10m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- The bean hole should be 2 1/2 to 3 feet deep, depending on your pot. The hole should be big enough around to have a 6 inch space between the pot and the edge of the hole on all sides. To help hold heat, put some old tire chains or stones in the hole before starting the fire.
- Start the fire and keep it filled with good dry hardwood. Let it burn for about 3 hours. The hole should be at least 3/4 full of hot coals. After the fire has been going for about an hour, place the beans in a large pot, on the stove with water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until skins roll back when you blow on them, about 45 minutes. Watch closely, because they will get mushy if left too long.
- When the hole is ready, cut the salt pork in to 2 inch wide and 1/4 inch thick slices. Place them into the bottom of the bean pot. Peel and cut the onions in half; lay them on top of the pork. Pour the beans and their liquid into the pot, then mix in the molasses, black pepper and dry mustard. Slice butter and place on top. Add enough boiling water to cover the beans by one inch. Cover the top of the pot tightly with aluminum foil so that it goes down over the sides by at least 2 inches. Place lid onto bean pot.
- Before putting the pot into the hole, remove about 1/3 of the coals using a shovel. Remove and discard any burning pieces of wood. Place the bean pot into the hole, and put the coals from the hole back in around the sides and over the top of the bean pot. Now start filling the hole in with the dirt, packing it down with your feet as you go. You should end up with about 2 feet of dirt covering the pot. Cover the place where the beans are buried with a tarp or piece of metal to keep out rain.
- Let the beans stew overnight in their bean hole. Carefully dig them out the next day and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 250.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
BEAN-HOLE BAKED BEANS
This recipe is a project that can be time- and labor-intensive. You need to dig a hole in your yard and build a fire in that hole to cook the beans. An important note: Failing to dig the hole, and using your oven instead, will result in beans that lack bona fides but are 98 percent as good as the ones that guy cooked in a hole in his yard. This recipe will take about 3 hours plus soaking time for the oven method.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories project, side dish
Time 10h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight in water to cover or quick-soak: Put beans in a large pot, add water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
- If you don't already have a bean hole, dig a hole about half again as large as whatever pot you plan to cook the beans in. (The key is that there be 6 inches between the top of the hole and the top of the pot.) Build a fire in the hole using about 10 pieces of cord wood. When the fire is burning well, add 10 softball-size rocks, then continue to burn until the wood is reduced to embers. You should have a bed of embers 2 to 3 inches deep.
- Meanwhile, drain and rinse the beans and put them into a 6-quart Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot along with all remaining ingredients except the salt pork. Stir well to combine. Lay the salt pork slices on top of the beans, then add water to cover by about an inch. Bring just to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Carefully remove the rocks from the bean hole. Put the pot into the hole on top of the embers, cover it with a triple layer of heavy-duty foil, then put the rocks back into the hole around and on top of the pot. Fill in the hole with dirt, covering the pot. Come back 8 hours later, remove the pot from the hole and serve the beans.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 458, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1029 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams
BAKED BEANS TRADITIONAL BEAN-HOLE BEANS
Authentic lumbermen's Bean-Hole Beans, baked overnight in the ground. This recipe is the real deal and was traditionally served with biscuits, colesalaw, molasses cookies/gingerbread. From our local Patten Lumberman's Museum where every second Saturday in August they serve hundreds.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 19h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak 2 pounds of yellow-eye beans overnight.
- Parboil beans until the skin peels away by blowing on a few beans in a spoon.
- Add the mix to the beans and stir slightly.
- Slice 1 pound salt pork into sections.
- Cut each section partly through in a criss-cross pattern and place pieces on top of the beans.
- Cover the beans and set to one side.
- The bean hole should be dug into the ground and be half again as large as your dutch oven or any other tightly lidded pot.
- Using seasoned hard wood, accumulate live coals until hole is 3/4 full.
- Shovel out the coals leaving about 3 inches of live coals in the bottom of the hole.
- Set the bean pot in the hole on top of the 3 inch bed of coals.
- Shovel the rest of the coals around and on top of the pot.
- Cover with dirt and check for escaping steam and making sure none is leaking out.
- If steam is leaking out, cover area with more dirt.
- Leave in the ground for 8 hours or overnight.
- Note: Make sure the beans are completely covered with hot water before putting in ground.
- The beans need to go into the ground hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.4, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 962.1, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 3.1
Tips:
- Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, be sure to rinse and drain them thoroughly before using.
- Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a large pot for cooking the beans. This will give them plenty of room to expand and prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add a ham hock or salt pork to the pot for extra flavor. If you are using a vegetarian diet, you can omit this ingredient.
- Season the beans with salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste.
- Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape. This can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours.
- Serve the beans hot with cornbread, coleslaw, and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Bean hole beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a potluck or picnic. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like them spicy or mild, with or without meat, bean hole beans are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give this classic New England dish a try.
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