HERB'S POPULAR BAKED BEANS
This was my Dad's recipe that was vey popular and requested for family gatherings. NO canned beans, NO barbecue sauce and NO brown sugar, just great country baked beans made from scratch. The bacon came from my family's farms in MN where we butchered our own hogs and smoked the hams, bacon and sausages in our large smokehouses. This is old world Deutsche (German) heritage. Ah, memories. I remember the delicious aroma of those smokehouses.
Provided by DaleInCO
Categories Pork
Time 5h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sort and rinse the beans in a colander under cold running water, removing any stones or foreign matter. Place the beans in an 8 quart pot, cover with 8 cups cold water, bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain off the water. Rinse the beans under cold water in a colander and return the beans to the rinsed out 8 Qt pot.
- Slice the bacon crosswise into 2" pieces, fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat till the bacon is browned yet still quite limp, remove from the skillet and set aside. Repeat for the remaining uncooked bacon. Pour the bacon grease through a steel mesh strainer, lined with cheesecloth, into a sealable container and store it in the fridge for future use.
- Add the cooked bacon and the remaining ingredients to the pot of beans. Add enough cold water to cover the beans + 1 more inch above the beans and stir gently. Heat the pot over medium heat on the stovetop till bubbles form at the surface, gently stirring every once in a while.
- Transfer the heated contents of the 8 Qt pot to a crock pot and heat on the low heat setting for 8 - 10 hours or for 5 - 6 hours on the high setting. Bake till the beans are soft. Check the beans every once in a while and add more water if it looks like it's lacking water. Not too thick or too thin of consistency. Also taste the beans an hour before the due cooked time and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
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Musawenkosi Zondi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Freddy_Fazbear Lover
[email protected]These baked beans were delicious! I made them for a barbecue and they were a huge hit. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the herbs added a nice touch of complexity. I'll definitely be making these again.
Nawab Log
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these were surprisingly good! The herbs really made a difference, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Lindsey Knitter
[email protected]These baked beans were easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of herbs and spices, and the beans were nice and tender. I served them with grilled chicken and they were a perfect complement.
Naveed Gujjar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make these again.
Gabbie McGhee
[email protected]These baked beans were delicious! I made them for a barbecue and they were a huge hit. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the herbs added a nice touch of complexity. I'll definitely be making these again.
Mohammad Aziz Azizi
[email protected]I've tried a lot of baked bean recipes, but this one is my favorite. The beans are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving these beans at potlucks and parties because they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Mihle Mdalose
[email protected]These baked beans were easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of herbs and spices, and the beans were nice and tender. I served them with grilled chicken and they were a perfect complement.
alex MMJ
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these were surprisingly good! The herbs really made a difference, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Marvelous Muntsu
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The beans are always creamy and flavorful, and the herbs add a nice touch of complexity. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves baked beans.
Rj Badhon Khan
[email protected]These baked beans were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the smoky flavor and the tender texture of the beans. I'll definitely be making them again.