Best 5 Pats Baked Beans Recipes

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**Pats' Baked Beans: A New England Classic**

Pats' Baked Beans are a quintessential New England dish, known for their hearty flavor and smoky sweetness. These slow-cooked beans are a staple at summer cookouts and potlucks, and their rich, molasses-based sauce is the perfect complement to grilled meats, hot dogs, and hamburgers. This article offers a collection of Pats' Baked Beans recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and cooking methods. From traditional stovetop versions to modern takes using slow cookers and Instant Pots, these recipes provide a range of options for home cooks to create this classic dish. Whether you prefer a vegetarian version or one with bacon or ground beef, there's a recipe here to satisfy every palate. So fire up your kitchen and get ready to indulge in the comforting flavors of Pats' Baked Beans, a New England tradition that's sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAMA NEELY'S BAKED BEANS



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Pat: Every Fourth of July, Mama Neely made her famous baked beans: she'd brown ground beef and then doctor that beef with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of spices. Let me tell you, those beans were good. And so are these. We've found that using smoked sausage in place of the ground beef (or pork shoulder, as in our restaurant recipe) adds a smoky depth to the dish. Once you make these beans, there is no going back. If you want to put your own spin on it, you can use kidney beans instead of pork and beans, but I say my mama's way is best.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
Three 16-ounce cans pork and beans
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup light molasses
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
Dash of hot sauce, preferably Tabasco

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium- high heat. Once it's hot, toss in the onion and garlic, and saute until the onion is tender, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add the sausage, and continue to cook until the meat has browned, about 4 minutes more. Stir in the pork and beans, ketchup, molasses, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and hot sauce. Bring the beans up to a simmer, then put in the hot oven for 45 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and thick.

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

NEW ENGLAND BAKED BEANS



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For a potluck or picnic, you can't beat this classic side that starts with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. -Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried great northern beans
1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ketchup
1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add enough water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven; add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are almost tender., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, syrup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper., Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid; place in an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in onion mixture and bacon. Cover and bake at 300° for 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and reach desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes. Add reserved cooking liquid as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PAT'S SPICY BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground chili powder
1 tablespoon Neely's Dry Rub Seasoning
1 pound dried small white navy beans, rinsed and picked over
8 cups water
1 cup dark beer
1 cup Neely's Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup mild molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Dash hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft. Stir in the chili powder. Add the dry rub, beans, water, beer, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire, soy sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a low simmer. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve in a bowl or straight from the pot.

BAKED BEANS AND PORK SAUSAGE PASTIES



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Baked beans and pork sausage pasties. they can also be made of cheese and onion and they are just as yummy. I used to make them for my BIL Adrian when he was little.

Provided by Jane Gib

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

puff pastry
1 (8 ounce) can baked beans
1/2 lb pork sausage or 1/2 lb sausage meat

Steps:

  • roll out the pastry and cut into circles.
  • add 1 tsp baked beans and 1 tsp pork sausage.
  • fold the pastry in half and spread some butter or a beaten egg on top.
  • bake in a moderate over for 15 minute.

Tips:

  • Soak the Beans: Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps to soften them and reduce cooking time. It also helps to remove some of the gas-producing compounds, making them easier to digest.
  • Use Good Quality Ingredients: Using high-quality ingredients, such as fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, will greatly enhance the flavor of your baked beans.
  • Cook the Beans until Tender: Be sure to cook the beans until they are tender but not mushy. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
  • Add Flavorings: Add flavorings such as bacon, ham, onion, garlic, brown sugar, molasses, or mustard to taste. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor profile.
  • Don't Overcook the Beans: Overcooking the beans can make them mushy and bland.
  • Serve Warm: Baked beans are best served warm, either as a main course or a side dish. They can be reheated gently if needed.

Conclusion:

Pat's Baked Beans is a classic New England dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's no wonder that this recipe has been passed down through generations. Whether you're serving it at a potluck, picnic, or family gathering, these baked beans are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm your soul.

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