Alton Brown Baked Beans

Alton Brown’s Baked Beans is a hearty blend of bacon, jalapenos, Great Northern beans, and a rich molasses-infused sauce that is slow-cooked for 8 hours.

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Baked Beans Recipe:

• Simple Preparation: Easy steps make this recipe accessible to all cooks.
• Hearty Comfort: Slow baking results in beans with a melt-in-your-mouth consistency, perfect for comforting meals.
• Versatile Side: Pair with various dishes for a satisfying and wholesome addition to any meal.

❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Baked Beans Recipe?

Alton Brown’s Baked Beans is a delightful fusion of Great Northern beans, bacon, jalapenos, molasses, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection for a hearty and flavorful dish.

🧅 Alton Brown Baked Beans Ingredients

• 1 pound dried Great Northern beans
• 1 pound bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 jalapenos, chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• Vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

🥘 How To Make Alton Brown Baked Beans

1. Set the oven temperature to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Overnight, immerse the beans in a plastic jar with enough cold water to cover them entirely.
3. Add the jalapenos, onion, and bacon to a cast-iron Dutch oven and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the bacon fat has released enough to soften the onions, which should take around 5 minutes.
4. Add the molasses, dark brown sugar, and tomato paste and stir.
5. Set aside the liquid used to soak the beans after draining them. Transfer the beans from the drain to the Dutch oven.
6. In a measuring cup, combine the soaking liquid with 4 cups of vegetable broth.
7. Bring the liquid to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Toss in the salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
8. Cover them with the lid after stirring. Put the beans in a Dutch oven for 6 to 8 hours, or until they reach a soft consistency.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Bean Prep: Ensure beans are fully soaked overnight for optimal tenderness.
• Bacon Release: Cook bacon until fat releases, softening onions for enhanced flavor.
• Liquids Ratio: Combine bean-soaking liquid with vegetable broth for a flavorful cooking base.

🍗 What Pairs Nicely With Baked Beans?

Complement baked beans with mac & cheese, salad Nicoise, grilled veggies, coleslaw, biscuits, fried chicken, sweet potato fries, and garlic bread.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Baked Beans?

• In The Fridge: Preserve leftover baked beans in a sealed container for 3 to 4 days.
• In The Freezer: Freeze leftover baked beans in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Baked Beans?

• Oven: Reheat baked beans in a covered baking dish for 30 minutes at 350°F until hot.
• Stove: Simmer baked beans on low for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated.
• Microwave: Heat baked beans in short 1 to 2-minute intervals, stirring between, until warmed.

FAQs

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Alton Brown Baked Beans Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 239
• Total Fat 0.9g
• Saturated Fat 0.2g
• Trans Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 871mg
• Potassium 569mg
• Total Carbohydrates 54g
• Dietary Fiber 10g
• Sugars 20g
• Protein 12g