Homemade Baked Beans

Written By Alex Washesky

Description:

This recipe is for standard baked beans that can be eaten as-is, or used as a base to make BBQ baked beans or Cowboy Beans. There’s nothing wrong with using baked beans from a can, but here is a basic recipe if you’d like to adjust this dish more to your taste preferences and make it your own.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can pinto beans

  • 2 tbsp molasses

  • 2 tbsp ketchup

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • 2 strips bacon, cut into lardons

  • 1/4 medium onion, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • Salt & pepper

Preparation:

Add the bacon to a pot and heat over medium high. Cook until bacon is crispy and the fat is rendered out. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Then add the molasses, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat. You can add a splash or two of water if the mixture gets too thick. Season to taste with salt & pepper and enjoy.

Notes:

  • You can substitute the bacon for salt pork.

  • You can substitute the molasses with equal parts brown sugar.

Alex Washesky
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