Bruna Bönor Brown Beans Recipes

BAKED BROWN SWEDEN BEANS (BRUNA BONOR)

Steps:

• Pick over and rinse the beans. Add the water and soak the beans at least 12 hours.
• Bring the beans and soaking water to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Add the salt, vinegar, syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon stick. Stir to mix.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. The liquid should be as thick as a sauce at the end of the cooking period.
• If the liquid is not thickened, turn up the heat for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced. Remove the cinnamon stick. Serve hot.

BRUNA BöNOR (BROWN BEANS)

Steps:

• Wash and drain beans.
• Add 7 cups water.
• Cover and let stand overnight.
• In the morning, bring to simmering point.
• Cover tightly and simmer 3- 3 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Add sugar, syrup, vinegar, salt and nutmeg.
• Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into beans.
• Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, until thickened (you may need to add more cornstarch).
• Serve hot.

BASIC BROWN BEANS

Steps:

• Add the beans, chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper to a large pot. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 6 hours. Serve as part of a taco bar.

BRUNA BöNAR (SWEDISH BROWN BEANS)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and simmer to blend flavors and reduce liquid.

BROWN BEANS

Steps:

• Pick over the beans, rinse them, and place them in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and enough water to cover by 3 or 4 inches. Allow the beans to soak overnight.
• The next day, drain and rinse the beans, and place them in a large pot. Stir in the chicken broth, ham hock, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Simmer the beans over low heat for 4 hours, adding water occasionally if needed to keep the soupy consistency. Remove the ham hock before serving.

SWEDISH BROWN BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse dry beans, if used, and add water and salt. Simmer until tender, 1 to 2 hours. Add more water if beans tend to boil dry.
• When cooked, add syrup and vinegar, adjust seasonings and serve hot. Dish can be prepared day before.

KERRY'S BASIC BROWN BEANS

Steps:

• Place rinsed and sorted pinto beans in a large pot. Cover with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and let beans sit for 1 hour.
• Drain beans, rinse, and return to the pot. Add chicken broth and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and cooked, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add additional water if needed.
• While beans are cooking, place oil and 1/2 of the chopped onion in a skillet. Saute over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add green chiles and garlic and saute until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Add mixture to beans after about 1 hour of cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve in bowls topped with Cheddar cheese, remaining onion, and jalapeno.