Soda Jerk Beans
From lunasea 16 years ago
- 60 minutes to make
- Serves 10
This recipe is from the July 2006 Bon Appetit. Why "soda jerk"? Because two kinds of pop lend the right dose of sweetness. The meat, various beans, tomatoes and bell peppers make for a colorful presentation. The first time I made it, I found the flavors great but it was also a bit sweet for my taste. Read more The next time out, I cut the brown sugar amount in half, adjusted my spices somewhat and increased the cooking time to thicken the beans to my liking. I will include my changes with the recipe for comparison. It makes a lot - 10 cups - so invite some folks over for dinner. I'm sure you could use your crockpot to cook this or put the mix into a large casserole dish and into the stove. Enjoy. See less
Ingredients
- 2 cups 1/2-inch cubes cooked ham (any smoked sausage is good, can also use 2/3 lb. of cooked bacon, cut/torn in pieces) shopping list
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, drained shopping list
- 1 15-ounce can pork and beans, rinsed, drained shopping list
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained shopping list
- 1 15-ounce can butter beans, rinsed, drained (can use frozen) shopping list
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed, drained shopping list
- 1 large onion, chopped shopping list
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (3/4 c. roasted red peppers are good here too) shopping list
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped shopping list
- 1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar (NOTE: I used 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar and might even go a little lower than that) shopping list
- 1/2 cup cola-flavored soda (can use root beer) shopping list
- 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda shopping list
- 2 teaspoons curry powder (I like 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1 teaspoon curry powder) shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon dried savory shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (I use 2-3 garlic cloves, minced) shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper shopping list
How to make it
- Place all ingredients in heavy large pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until juices are thick, stirring gently and frequently to prevent burning, about 20 minutes.
- **NOTE: I cook mine over medium-low heat for about an hour. Just keep an eye on it, stir gently and adjust the heat as necessary. I have simmered the dish for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes and it was fine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Makes 10 cups.
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