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**Friedl's Old Fashioned Baked Beans: A Culinary Journey into Comfort and Nostalgia**

In the realm of classic comfort foods, few dishes evoke as much warmth and nostalgia as Friedl's Old Fashioned Baked Beans. This culinary gem, passed down through generations, offers a taste of simpler times, where hearty meals were prepared with love and care. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From the savory sweetness of the beans to the crispy, caramelized crust, each bite is a testament to the enduring魅力 of this timeless dish.

**Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find a treasure trove of recipes that pay homage to the beloved tradition of baked beans**:

* **Classic Baked Beans**:
Experience the quintessential baked beans recipe that has stood the test of time. Simple yet satisfying, this version features tender beans bathed in a rich, tangy sauce, infused with smoky bacon and a hint of molasses.

* **Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans**:
For those who crave a little kick, this recipe adds a delightful balance of heat and sweetness. The combination of brown sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper creates a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds tingling with satisfaction.

* **Slow Cooker Baked Beans**:
Busy home cooks will appreciate the convenience of this slow cooker variation. Simply toss all the ingredients into your trusty appliance and let it work its magic. The result is a pot of fall-off-the-bone beans that are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a cozy night in.

* **Vegetarian Baked Beans**:
This meatless version proves that baked beans can be just as delicious without bacon. With the addition of hearty mushrooms, bell peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices, this recipe delivers a satisfying plant-based meal that's both nutritious and flavorful.

* **Country Style Baked Beans**:
This hearty and rustic recipe takes inspiration from traditional country cooking. Cornbread crumbs, sliced kielbasa, and a touch of maple syrup lend a unique twist to the classic baked beans formula, creating a dish that's both comforting and irresistibly savory.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will warm your heart and feed your soul. Whether you prefer a classic or a more adventurous twist, Friedl's Old Fashioned Baked Beans has something for every palate. Let the aroma of slow-cooked beans fill your kitchen as you create memories that will last a lifetime.

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OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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Deliciously thick, sweet, smoky and savory, these from-scratch Old Fashioned Baked Beans are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans
8 ounces thick cut bacon (, diced)
1 medium yellow onion (, finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place the dried beans in a pot of water covered by a few inches of water and let soak overnight. Drain the beans, place them back in the pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour, then drain, reserving the liquid. See NOTE.
  • In a Dutch oven or other oven-proof pot fry the bacon until crispy then add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.Stir in the tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf.Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean water and the beans.Bring everything to a simmer for a minute or two to heat it up. In the meantime preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Transfer the Dutch oven with the lid on to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened, removing the lid during the last 20-30 minutes to help the sauce thicken. NOTE: If at any point during the cooking process too much liquid evaporates and the beans get dry, add a little more of the reserved bean water. The beans themselves can vary from batch to batch and you may end up either needing to add more liquid if the beans are too dry or you may need to bake the beans longer with the lid off if there is too much liquid. Adjust as needed.Add more salt the pepper to taste.Serve immediately or let cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • SLOW COOKER METHOD: Follow steps 1 and 2 and then pour everything into the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the beans are tender. Open the lid for the last 30 minutes or longer until the sauce has thickened. If the beans are too thick at any point and too much liquid has evaporated, stir in a little extra water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1196 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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We're especially fond of this sweet-and-smoky picnic favorite. And it's easy to make, too! Only 20 minutes of prep time needed.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups water
2 cups dried navy beans (1 pound)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat 10 cups water and the beans to boiling in ovenproof Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except 3 cups water.
  • Cover and bake 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 3 cups water. Bake uncovered 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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These hearty beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a wonderful from-scratch taste. The old-fashioned flavor will have people standing in line for more. -Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy beans
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 quarts cold water, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup molasses
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring beans, salt and 2 qt. water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to pan. Cover with remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. In a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, combine beans, 1 cup liquid, onion, molasses, bacon, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by out of here

Categories     Lentil

Time 4h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb navy beans, sorted and rinsed
1/2 lb side pork, diced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup catsup
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Place beans in a medium-size kettle, cover with water, and soak for 2 hours.
  • Drain beans. Add enough fresh water to cover.
  • Cover the kettle, bring to a boil; and then simmer until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Do not drain!
  • Mix in the remaining ingredients.
  • Place the entire contents of the kettle in oven-proof pot with a lid.
  • Bake in a bean pot for 3 hours at 350°F oven, stir occasionally. If they look a little dry, add some water as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 2240.6, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 54.9, Protein 26.5

OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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This one is great for impressing non-cookers because it is really easy to make.

Provided by SNOWPRINCESS8301

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups water
2 cups dried navy beans
8 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Bring 10 cups water and navy beans to a boil in a large pot; cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Stir bacon, onion, brown sugar, molasses, and salt into the water.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High, stirring occasionally, for 4 hours.
  • Stir 3 cups water into the mixture. Continue cooking until beans are tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 416.9 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

OLD-FASHIONED BEAN POT BAKED BEANS



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This recipe is a good excuse to go antique shopping for an oven-proof, lidded bean crock. You can also use a lidded Dutch Oven. Fabulous beans--a real crowd pleaser.

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Beans

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried navy beans
1/2 cup chopped onion, plus
1 small onion, whole, peeled
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb salt pork, slices

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and pick them over. Put beans in a large plastic container with three times as much water as beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain beans. Combine beans and chopped onion in a large saucepan. Add water to cover them and heat to boiling. Cover and let simmer about 30 minutes. Drain liquid into a small bowl to reserve for sauce and for cooking.
  • Measure 1/2 cup of the bean liquid into a bowl. Add the orange juice, molasses, maple syrup, ketchup, and prepared mustard. Then add the brown sugar, stirring to dissolve. Lastly, add the dry mustard and salt and combine.
  • In a 2-quart bean crock or covered baking dish layer half the salt pork and all of the beans, making sure to bury the peeled, whole onion in the bottom. Pour the sauce mixture over beans and add just enough reserved bean liquid to cover them. Top with remaining salt pork.
  • Bake, covered, at 300 degrees for 4 hours, checking on the hour. If beans seem too dry, add a little of the remaining bean liquid. Uncover and then bake for one hour more.

FRIJOLES REFRITOS (REFRIED BEANS)



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An authentic recipe for Mexican-style beans. Serve moist and hot with your meal, cover with grated Mexican cheese and accompanied by pickled jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Fred Guevara

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h18m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 quarts water, or as needed
1 pound pinto beans, washed
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon salt
canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine water, pinto beans, and garlic into a large pot and cover; Cook over low heat for 5 1/2 hours; stir salt into beans and continue cooking until beans are very soft, about 30 minutes more.
  • Heat canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Spoon the beans into the skillet without draining excess water; mash beans using a potato masher until they begin to lose their shape, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

Tips:

  • Soaking the Beans: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible. If you're short on time, you can quick-soak the beans by boiling them for 2 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use Good Quality Beans: The type of beans you use will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for beans that are plump and free from blemishes.
  • Season the Beans Well: Don't be afraid to season the beans generously. The beans should be flavorful on their own before you add any other ingredients.
  • Use a Variety of Spices: Don't just stick to the traditional salt and pepper. Experiment with different spices, such as cumin, chili powder, or paprika, to add depth of flavor to the beans.
  • Cook the Beans Low and Slow: The best baked beans are cooked low and slow. This allows the flavors to develop and the beans to become tender.
  • Don't Overcook the Beans: Overcooked beans will be mushy and bland. Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the Beans with Your Favorite Toppings: Baked beans are a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Popular toppings include bacon, sausage, onions, peppers, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving them at a backyard barbecue or a holiday gathering, these tips will help you make the best baked beans possible.

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