**Mamaw's Old-Fashioned Baked Beans: A Classic Comfort Dish with a Modern Twist**
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Mamaw's Old-Fashioned Baked Beans, a hearty and comforting dish that has been passed down through generations. This classic Southern recipe combines the sweetness of brown sugar with the tangy smokiness of bacon, creating a delectable symphony of flavors. Whether you're a fan of traditional baked beans or looking for a modern twist, this recipe offers variations to suit every palate. Discover the secrets behind Mamaw's original recipe, explore the delightful variations that add a touch of uniqueness, and uncover the gluten-free and vegetarian alternatives that cater to diverse dietary needs. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless essence of baked beans while embracing the possibilities of contemporary interpretations.
HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS
Skip store-bought cans, because you can't beat the sweet, savory and smoky taste of homemade baked beans with bacon and molasses. The perfect picnic, potluck or cookout dish!
Provided by Blair Lonergan
Categories Side Dish
Time 16h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in a large bowl or pot. Cover with water by 2 inches. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain and rinse the beans.
- Place the beans in a large pot and cover with fresh water (about 1 quart). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat so that the liquid is at a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and simmer the beans until tender, about 1 ½ hours. Drain and rinse.
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 7-8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pot (discard any excess).
- Add the onion to the drippings in the pot and season with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-high heat until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the beans, bacon, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, dry mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Add enough of the broth to cover the beans (if necessary, add water as well to cover the beans).
- Cover and bake until the beans are tender, about 2 hours, stirring the pot halfway through.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, chives or sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 cup, Calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 277 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 15 g
BAKED BEANS FROM SCRATCH
Old Fashioned recipe for Baked Beans are made from scratch with a sweet and savory maple sauce.
Provided by Kristen Chidsey
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place dried beans in a container that can be fitted with a lid. Pour fresh water over beans until the water is at least 1 inch above beans. Seal container shut. Soak beans for 8-12 hours.
- After soaking, drain beans. Add soaked beans to a large stock pan. Cover beans by 1 inch with fresh cold water.
- Bring water to a rapid boil, and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 1 hour. Drain cooked beans well.
- After soaking the beans, you can speed up the process by cooking the soaked beans in the Instant Pot.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in the sliced bacon. Cook until bacon begins to render fat and then stir in the chopped onion. Saute bacon and onions together until onions begin to soften and bacon is browned and slightly crisp. This should take about 5-6 minutes. Drain off excess fat off bacon.
- Mix together tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, maple syrup, dried mustard, vinegar,apple juice, water, and salt together. Add in bacon and onion mixture and cooked beans and gently stir to combine.
- Pour bean mixture into a 2-quart oven-safe dish. Beans should be pretty well submerged in liquid and mixture should be relatively loose. If there does not seem to be enough liquid in the baking dish, add up to 1/2 cup additional water or juice. Cover pan with foil or oven-safe lid.
- Bake covered for 2 hours. Uncover and bake for another 30-40 minutes, until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 70 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 1043 mg, Fiber 16 g, Sugar 31 g, ServingSize 1 serving
OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS
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
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.
MAMAW'S OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS
This recipe was my grandmother Lillian Smith's. These are always served at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Provided by Beverley Williams
Categories Vegetables
Time 12h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Wash and sort beans to remove stones. Place in slow cooker.
- 2. Add water, salt, onion and bacon. Cook on high overnight (8 to 10 hours).
- 3. Drain the beans reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- 4. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours.
MOM'S BAKED BEANS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a plate with a paper towel. In a saute pan over medium heat, add the bacon. Cook until tender and cooked but not crisp, flipping once, about 8 minutes. Remove to the paper-towel lined plate. Let cool and then chop.
- To the pan with the bacon drippings, add the onion and cook until tender, soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To a large bowl, add the baked beans, molasses, dark brown sugar, barbecue sauce and bacon mixture. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
MOMS EASY BAKED BEANS
My mom has been making these easy beans for as long as I can remember, every one loves them. Hope your family does also.
Provided by Todd Feldt
Categories Beans
Time 2h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Simple!
- Mix all ingredients.
- Cut up bacon in 1 inch pieces and top the mixture.
- Bake at 325 for 2 hrs or until cooked down and bacon is fully cooked.
- Note! you can also add some BBQ sauce to change it up.
- Enjoy!
OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS
This is a recipe from Thompson beans, that is the old-time recipe for baked beans, before slow-cookers, and microwaves. They are so delicious, and the hit of Saturday night, you have to add fresh brown bread with raisins - I do use the breadmaker for this one - lol
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- sort and rinse beans. Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain. Add 5 cups cold water, cover, heat to boiling, then simmer 30 minutes or until nearlu tender. Drain.
- Place onion slices on bottom of 6-cup flameproof bean crock.
- Mix together salt, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, molasses, ketchup and pepper. Mix well. Add beans to mixture, and stir together. Pour this mixture over onions.
- Add enough water to cover mixture, then place sliced pork on top. Cover with lid and bake in oven at 250F for 7 hours.
- When beans are tender, remove 1 cup beans, mash, then stir back in pot carefully. Cover and continue to bake.
- Add water as needed to keep beans covered.
- One hour before serving, salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 646.9, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 9.8, Protein 8.2
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
- Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include pinto beans, navy beans, and kidney beans.
- Don't overcook the beans: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a good quality bacon: This will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
- Add some sweetness: Brown sugar or molasses are both good options.
- Add some spice: Ground cumin, chili powder, or cayenne pepper are all good choices.
- Garnish with fresh herbs: Parsley, cilantro, or thyme are all good options.
Conclusion:
Mamaw's Old-Fashioned Baked Beans are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are hearty, flavorful, and sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a classic Southern dish to serve, give these baked beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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