My Boston Baked Beans I Made It

My Boston Baked Beans

gourmetana 10 years ago

My Boston Baked Beans

I have been wanting to try baked beans for a long time and this recipe sounded easy enough, though delicious, for a first time.

Last saturday night put my beans to soak - had to google navy beans and learned a bit more of US history (thanks Patrick) - "The navy bean got its current popular name because it was a staple food of the United States Navy in the early 20th century. These small white beans are perfect for making baked beans."
Then dedicated my Sunday to the beans and to sausage making. ´
These beans are AMAZING. So tender and full of flavour! They are absolutely worth the baking wait time.
I used 3 cloves of garlic (mine were quite small) and added a dash of liquid smoke. Used salted pork instead of bacon as suggested.

This recipe makes a lot which is great! I had to freeze some portions. So, next time I crave baked beans I don't have to wait a day to eat them ;)

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

I absolutely love baked beans. Love, love them. I have this one bookmarked, although you can't see my avatar. I need to get to this one. I like the liquid smoke idea. Thank you for the reminder! :-)
Homemade sausage? Sounds like that would be good with these beans!

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mommyluvs2cook 10 years ago said:

Yummy, sounds so good!! I have never used salt pork, need to try it sometime...

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pointsevenout 10 years ago said:

Forgot to put my beans on to soak last night.

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pkusmc 10 years ago said:

I'm so happy that you tried them! I love making beans...the house smells so good while they're cooking. Not so good after though, haha

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

hehe :)

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gourmetana 10 years ago said:

Ahahah :)) love the comment!
I am trying them tomorrow for the first time after freezing. My mouth is watering right now just thinking of their taste.

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NPMarie 10 years ago said:

Yum! They look so good! Now off to remind Pkusmc to add this wonderful recipe to IMI:) I'm beginning to sound like a broken record:-D

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pointsevenout 10 years ago said:

A flavorful pot o' beans. I brined the beans overnight. It helped with the flavor and cooking time. Dish was done in 4 hours. Maybe it could have been done sooner. That's the time I set on the clock for first check. Still a little bit of liquid left in the pot but that could be because of my technique resulting in the shorter bake time. I'm now satisfied that brining is the way to go with beans.
Drained off the pot liker. It's not going to go to waste.
Three tablespoons of table salt in a gallon of water to the beans for an overnight brine soak.

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frankieanne 10 years ago said:

I gotta make these. I have the stuff. Just need the time. I might try that overnight brine soak!

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