FAKE BAKED BEANS WITH CRISPY BACON

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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     side dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dry white beans, like navy, pea or cannellini (see note)
2 whole cloves
1 small onion, halved lengthwise and peeled
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 slices thick-cut bacon
Chopped red onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cover beans with water to top them by 2 inches and refrigerate overnight, or bring to boil in water to cover, cool 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse beans. Put them in a pot. Stick whole cloves into onion halves and add to pot along with garlic and bay leaf. Cover with enough water to top them by 1 inch. Simmer beans, partly covered, until just tender, about 1 to 2 hours depending upon age and size of beans; do not overcook. Add boiling water if beans look dry during cooking; they should be surrounded by just a little liquid.
  • Remove onion, cloves, garlic (if desired) and bay leaf from pot. Stir in the salt.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, molasses, vinegar, mustard powder, Tabasco and pepper. Pour mixture into beans and stir well. Add a slice of bacon to pot and bring everything to a simmer. Let simmer over low heat until beans are thickened, about 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bacon slice, if desired. Season with more salt if needed.
  • Just before serving, reheat beans, if necessary. Fry remaining bacon in large skillet and drain on paper-towel-lined plate. Transfer beans to heated gratin dish or baking pan and top with bacon and red onion. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 366, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 522 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Saith Nabeel
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These fake baked beans are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. I highly recommend them!


Davie Courtney
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I'm so impressed with these fake baked beans. They taste just like the real thing, but they're so much healthier.


Roger Nemah
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These fake baked beans are a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. They're also a great addition to your next potluck or barbecue.


Choney Dorji
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I love that this recipe uses canned beans. It makes it so easy to throw together a quick and delicious meal.


Danielle Torres
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These fake baked beans are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating Brussels sprouts!


Melusi Sizwe
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I've never had fake baked beans before, but these were really good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Kidanemariam Amenu
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These fake baked beans are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're also a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Raiyyan Par
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I'm so glad I found this recipe for fake baked beans. They're a healthier and tastier alternative to the traditional version.


East Coast
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These fake baked beans are a delicious and affordable way to enjoy a classic comfort food.


Kirilka Guncheva
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I love that these fake baked beans are made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


Guillermo Valencia
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These fake baked beans are so easy to make, I can whip them up in no time. They're also a great way to meal prep for the week.


LP isfierce
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I made these fake baked beans for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Shania Mkansi
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These fake baked beans are a great option for vegetarians and vegans. They're also a good way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Joseph Ayemi
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I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but I actually enjoyed these fake ones. They have a nice sweet and smoky flavor.


David A. Kerns II
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These fake baked beans are a great way to use up leftover bacon. They're also a lot healthier than the traditional version.


Ivan Swanepoel
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I followed the recipe exactly and my fake baked beans turned out perfect. They were so delicious that I ate them all in one sitting!


Fatima badaoui douida
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These are the best fake baked beans I've ever had! I love the smoky flavor.


Ssekitto Shafick
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I was skeptical at first, but these fake baked beans are actually really good! The crispy bacon adds a nice touch.


Malonie Henderson
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These fake baked beans were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste just like the real thing. I'll definitely be making them again.