MainsApril 16, 2017
Baked Beans
A classic bbq side, it’s easy, just make sure you give it plenty of time. It can take a while. That said, if you are smoking something while you make this, time is on your side. If you need to speed it up, just increase the heat at the end, it’s ok really.
Props
Based on Sam Sifton’s version, found here
You’ll note from the picture that i don’t like my baked beans particularly saucy. If you do, just add more water.
This is part of the brisket plan
Mise en Place
Staples
- 4 cansnavy beans
- 1/2 cupmolasses
- 1 tbsmustard powder
- 1 tbsground pepper
- kosher salt
Meats
- 1 lbthick cut bacon, cut into half inch chunks
- bbq scraps (burnt ends, etc if avail)
Veggies
- 1diced white onion
Equipment
- 1 largedutch oven
- 1 potboiling water
- Oven@ 250
Directions
- In dutch oven, brown but don’t crisp bacon on medium heat
- drain fat from dutch oven, leave bacon in pot
- put onions, beans, molasses, mustard powder, and pepper on top of bacon
- stir to combine, top with boiling water to cover by 1/2 inch
- cover and bake 4-6 hours, check and stir every once in a while, if it needs more water add it
- about 2 hours before go time, remove cover and let reduce, stirring every 15 minutes
- once it is thick enough, taste and adjust salt
- add in bbq trimmings if using, and serve/td>