Martha Stewart Baked Beans Recipe
Do you love classic comfort food? The Martha Stewart Baked Beans Recipe is a true winner. This dish is sweet, smoky, and very satisfying.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Dutch oven
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Wooden Spoon
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb DRIED NAVY BEANS
- 1/2 lb SALT PORK or BACON
- 1 medium YELLOW ONION
- 1/2 cup MOLASSES
- 1/4 cup BROWN SUGAR
- 1 tsp DRY MUSTARD
- 1/2 tsp BLACK PEPPER
- 1 tsp SALT
- 4 cups WATER
Instructions
- Soak the Beans: Put the dried beans in a large pot. Cover them with plenty of cold water. Let them sit for at least eight hours. This makes the beans cook much faster later.
- Boil the Beans: Drain the soaking water from the pot. Add fresh water to cover the beans again. Boil them gently until they start to feel soft. This usually takes about forty-five to sixty minutes.
- Prep the Pot: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees. Take your Dutch oven and add the chopped bacon. Mix in the chopped onions and the parboiled beans.
- Make the Sauce: Mix molasses, sugar, and mustard in a bowl. Pour this sweet mixture over the beans. Add enough cooking liquid to cover the beans fully.
- Bake Slowly: Cover the pot with a tight lid. Put it in the oven for several hours. Stir the beans every hour to keep them moist.
- Final Thickening: Remove the lid for the last thirty minutes. This helps the sauce get thick and very shiny. The beans should look dark and smell amazing.
Notes
➔ Use fresh dried beans for the very best texture.
➔ Do not skip the long soaking time for beans.
➔ Keep the beans covered with liquid during the bake.
➔ Add a splash of vinegar for a bright finish.
➔ Let the beans rest before serving to thicken sauce.
➔ Use a heavy pot to prevent any bottom burning.