**Savory Baked Beans: A Classic Comfort Food with a Homemade Twist**
Baked beans, a timeless classic dish, have been a beloved staple in kitchens worldwide for generations. This hearty and flavorful dish is often associated with cozy gatherings, barbecues, and family dinners. The aroma of slow-cooked beans simmering in a rich sauce is enough to tantalize taste buds and evoke feelings of nostalgia.
In this article, we venture into the world of stove-top baked beans, exploring recipes that capture the essence of this comforting dish while adding a touch of homemade charm. From the traditional version bursting with smoky bacon and sweet brown sugar to the vegetarian delight featuring tender beans enveloped in a tangy tomato-based sauce, these recipes promise to satisfy every palate.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your stovetop, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a pot of savory baked beans, perfect for any occasion.
OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS
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
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
EASY BAKED BEANS
Easy Baked Beans are a quick, 5-ingredient, stovetop recipe that dresses up canned white beans for a versatile dinnertime side dish!
Provided by Samantha Skaggs
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stir well, and reduce to a low simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 185 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY STOVE TOP BAKED BEANS
This recipe comes from my aunt, and it's one I have always loved. It's so good I have even eaten it by itself for lunch once or twice. It's quick and easy and I have yet to find anything to rival it in flavor. A little bit of regular yellow mustard can be substituted if you don't have dry mustard on hand.
Provided by Culinary Creationist
Categories Beans
Time 33m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Bring to a simmer, and keep it at a simmer for half on hour, or until it is thickened to your liking. Stir occasionally to keep the beans from burning.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 464.5, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 5.1
STOVETOP BAKED BEANS
Molasses really comes through in this big batch of sweet baked beans shared by our Test Kitchen. The recipe cooks quickly on the stove and makes enough for a picnic or barbecue. Or save the leftovers to use in the next two recipes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the onion in oil. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
STOVE TOP BAKED BEANS FROM SCRATCH
Give the can opener the night off! It's worth the extra effort, so make these for someone you love.
Provided by Chef Heather
Categories Beans
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the onions and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and beans to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cane syrup, brown sugar, ketchup and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook the beans for about 4 hours, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed to prevent the beans from burning.
STOVETOP BAKED BEANS
Country music group Little Big Town's Kimberly Schlapman shares her recipe for Southern-style baked beans that don't require baking.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a heated cast-iron pan until the fat starts to render. Add the onion and green bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the pork and beans, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, hot sauce, dry mustard and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring the beans to a simmer. Simmer over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes until thick. Add salt to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with chopped red onions.
CHEF JOHN'S BOSTON BAKED BEANS
This is a great side dish with anything!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 10h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak navy beans overnight in a large bowl with enough water by several inches. Drain and place beans into a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with 6 cups water, baking soda, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and boil for 10 minutes. Drain, saving bean-cooking liquid.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Transfer beans into clean Dutch oven and stir bacon, onion, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper into beans. Pour enough of the hot reserved bean liquid in to cover beans; stir.
- Cover Dutch oven and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Check liquid level and add more of the reserved bean liquid to bring liquid up to cover beans. Return to oven and continue baking until beans are tender and almost all the liquid has been absorbed, about 1 hour.
- Raise oven heat to 350; bake beans uncovered in oven until top develops a flavorful crust, 20 to 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.6 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 19.2 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 860.5 mg, Sugar 23.5 g
BAKED BEANS FROM SCRATCH
Navy beans, molasses, and maple syrup combine to make this classic dish at home.
Provided by wkndyummychef
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 15h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Or, bring the beans and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
- Place the beans in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir the ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
- Once the beans have simmered for 1 hour, drain, and reserve the cooking liquid. Pour the beans into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and stir in the chopped onion and the molasses sauce. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking liquid so the sauce covers the beans by 1/4 inch.
- Cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), and cook 6 hours longer. Stir the beans after they have cooked for 3 hours. Once the beans are tender and the sauce has reduced and is sticky, remove from the oven, stir, recover, and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or sausage.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or sausage and add an extra can of beans.
- If you like your baked beans sweet, add a tablespoon or two of brown sugar or maple syrup.
- For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Serve baked beans with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Stovetop baked beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stovetop baked beans a try.
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