OLD WEST BAKED BEANS

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This slow-baked molasses-and-mustard-flavored western favorite is a perfect party food because it can be made days ahead and just gets better with time. Enjoy it while watching Blazing Saddles,, which, according to creator Mel Brooks, is best seen on video. Claims Brooks, "I can't watch Blazing Saddles on television ... A lot of prudes got together and silly people got together and they cut out everything they thought would be offensive to a 4-year-old."

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 16h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy, pinto or pink beans
2 large onions, diced
12 ounces smoked pork or ham steak, chopped
3 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more as needed
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight in water in a large bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Saute the onions and pork over medium heat in a cast iron Dutch oven until the onions are tender, abut 10 minutes. Add the drained beans, pork, chicken stock, cayenne, molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
  • Cover the casserole and transfer to the oven. Bake to 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
  • Serve topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Tomas Bello
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I made these baked beans for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making these again.


Meme Fun
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These baked beans were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The beans were tender and the sauce was thick and rich. I would recommend using a little less brown sugar next time.


It's me Noman nOmi
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I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but I really enjoyed these. The sauce was flavorful and not too sweet, and the beans were tender but not mushy. I would definitely make these again.


Kingsley Augustine
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These baked beans are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do the work. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance


Neil Nakhid
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I've tried a lot of baked beans recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is thick and rich. I love serving these beans with cornbread and coleslaw. They're also great for potlucks and barbecue


SINDU FASHION
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These baked beans are delicious! I love the smoky flavor from the bacon and the sweetness from the brown sugar. I also appreciate that this recipe is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it do its thing. The bea


Shan Moon
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I made these baked beans for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making these again.


Eric Feistel
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These baked beans were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The beans were tender and the sauce was thick and rich. I would recommend using a little less brown sugar next time.


Sarah Jane
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I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but I really enjoyed these. The sauce was flavorful and not too sweet, and the beans were tender but not mushy. I would definitely make these again.


Muzammilbacha M
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These baked beans are so easy to make and they're always a hit at potlucks and barbecues. I love that I can throw them in the slow cooker in the morning and they're ready to serve by dinnertime. The beans are always tender and the sauce is always fla


Folake Adeleke
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I like to add a little bit of chopped bacon to the beans for extra flavor.


Ariful Islam Nirob
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These baked beans are incredible! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was thick and rich. I served them with cornbread and coleslaw, and it was a hit with my family. I'll defin