Bacon And Molasses Beans Recipes

BACON AND MOLASSES BEANS

Steps:

• Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels; drain. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings in pot. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic to pot; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in bacon, beans and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat, stirring often, about 10 minutes.)

BACON AND MOLASSES BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a heavy pot over medium heat until crisp (about 5 minutes) transfer to paper towels.
• Drain off some of the fat but not all of it.
• Add in onions, bell pepper and garlic; saute for about 7-8 minutes until tender.
• Add the bacon back into the pot with all the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30-35 minutes, or place in the oven to bake.

SLOW BAKED BEANS WITH MOLASSES AND BACON

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse navy beans under cold running water. Pick out any malformed beans and any small stones you might find.
• Cover beans with 8 cups of water; let soak overnight. Bring beans to a boil; remove from heat. Using a colander over a bowl, drain liquids into bowl. Set aside. Note: if you didn't plan ahead and don't have many hours, try the Quick-Soak method for dry beans.
• Preheat oven to 325 F. Layer beans, onion, and diced bacon in three or four layers in a three- to four-quart covered casserole or bean pot.
• In a small bowl or large measuring cup, measure one cup of the hot cooking liquid. Add molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Stir to blend.
• Pour liquid and molasses mixture over beans. Add enough of reserved bean cooking liquid to almost cover beans.
• Cover and bake beans for about four to five hours or until tender, stirring occasionally and adding more liquid, as needed. If beans are runny, remove lid and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes.

OLD FASHIONED BROWN SUGAR AND MOLASSES OVEN-BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Remove stones from beans, rinsing well in a colander.
• Place beans in a large pan, adding a teaspoon of salt along with enough water to cover contents by 3 inches.
• Over high heat, bring beans to a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, cover pan and let stand for 1 hour.
• Uncover pan, breing contents back to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
• As necessary, add more water to keep beans well covered.
• Drain beans well, reserving liquid.
• In a 2 1/2 quart bean pot (or casserole) combine molasses, brown sugar, mustard, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Add drained beans. Then stir in enough reserved cooking liquid to cover beans.
• Mil well.
• One one side of pot, push whole onion down into beans.
• Cut several gashes in the salt pork and push it down into beans on other side of the pot.
• Cover pot, place in oven and set heat to 350 degrees.
• Bake until beans are bubbling (about 1 hour).
• Reduce heat to 250 degrees and continue to bake for 6 to 8 hours more, stirring every hour or so.
• As beans cook, they will absorb liquid.
• Continue cooking, adding reserved liquid (or water) a little at a time to keep beans moist, but not soupy.
• Baked beans are done when thick and fragrant, with a deep, brownish red color.
• When serving, remove and discard onion, while keeping in sliced salt pork if desired.