As a diet person, I believe beans are the best way to consume low- fat, low-calorie protein that include fiber and carbs. But, to be honest, it’s boring sometimes eating beans the whole week.
That was before I found this Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans recipe, I could not love beans more. It’s not only a list of healthy ingredients, it’s also inspired me to have a better diet. Since I knew this recipe, my grocery shopping cannot be complete without beans. Plus, It suits any occasion such as breakfast, dinner, weeknight meals or even a weekend party. If your friend comes over for game watching, this cannot be missed.
Made from Navy baked beans, one of the dried beans contains low total cholesterol levels.
It’s not wrong to call this Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans or Grandma Brown’s Beans, as far as I know, this recipe has passed down through generations. Nowadays, it’s available in any convenience store in the Northeast USA, served by every family in America, but it is still not really common in other places. So that lets jot down this recipe for next time family picnic or outdoor BBQ. If you know how to bake the beans, it will always be your top choice.
How to make Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans
It needs 7 simple ingredients which I believe you could easily get all at once from any convenience store. Or you totally get any leftover ham, ketchup, etc … to make your own version.There are few ways to bake the bean but I proudly recommend the below easiest one. For perfect taste, medium- sized navy beans are best. Brown sugar is best friends with beans with salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Incredible combination. Here is what you need to do
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook time: 5 hrs 20 mins
Total time: 5 hrs 30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine : American
Servings: 6
Method: Baking
Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans Ingredients
- 1 pound, dried Navy beans
- 1 teaspoon, Baking soda
- 6 cups of Water
- 1 teaspoon, Salt
- 3 ounces ham / cooked bacon cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup, Dark brown sugar
- 1 medium onion, diced ( optional)
- 1 bay leaf ( optional)
- 3 tbsp ketchup (optional)
Instruction
Step 1
Put one teaspoon of baking soda into six cups of water
Step 2
Bring water to a boil. Make sure baking soda dissolved
Step 3
Make sure beans are free of debris. Here is a tip for you, soak the beans in normal water in 2-3 hours and discard beans that float.
Step 4
Add Navy beans to the water
Step 5
High heat and boil for approx 10 min.
Step 6
Turn-off thee heat
Step 7
Let get the pot covered
Step 8
Let beans sit overnight. No need to worry, the beans will not get too flabby
Step 9
Drain and rinse beans thoroughly with normal water. Check if the bean is creamy inside. At this step, you can preheat the oven to 375°F
Step 10
In an oven-safe pot, put beans and all ingredients. Make sure that the pot comes with a lid that tightly fit
Step 11
Just add enough to stir. Now cover the beans with water until they are covered nicely. Put on the lid
Step 12
Bake at 300°F in approx 5-6 hrs. Check it out every hour and stir the beans. If they are dry, add some water. You can cover the beans with tin foil.
Step 13
When it thickened means it’s done. At this point, the sauces are mostly reduced. Now place the pot on the table, serve hot or warm.
Video Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans
Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans Nutrition Information
Amount per serving, see more
Calories: 110
Fat: 3.4g
Cholesterol: 2.2mg
Sodium: 22mg
Carbohydrate: 16g
Diet fiber: 3.2g
Sugar : 2.4g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 61g
Iron: 1.2mg
Conclusion
Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans sounds difficult to make but comes out easy and so tasty. I know bean cans are easy to get and so much convenient. However, in terms of taste, texture and affordability, dried beans are the best. If you are worrying about how long it is overnight. It does not matter even when your beans are covered at 6pm, just make sure to soak for not less than 8 hours.
If you have any concern or If you already made one for yourself, please don’t hesitate to share with me your dish as comment below. Happy cooking!
Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans FAQs
- What are Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans?
Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans are a delicious, hearty side dish that can be enjoyed any time of day. Made with a secret blend of spices and herbs, our baked beans are slow-cooked to perfection.
2. How can I enjoy Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans?
There are so many ways to enjoy our baked beans! Serve them as a side dish at your next barbecue, pack them for a picnic, or simply enjoy them on their own. For a heartier meal, try topping them with some cooked sausage or bacon.
3. What is the nutritional value of Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans?
Our baked beans are a good source of fiber and protein, and are low in fat. One serving (1/2 cup) of our beans provides 110 calories, 5g of protein, and 6g of dietary fiber.
4. What is the shelf life of Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans?
Our baked beans have a shelf life of 18 months. Once opened, we recommend consuming within 3-5 days.
5. Where can I purchase Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans?
You can find our baked beans in the canned bean aisle of your local grocery store. Or, you can purchase them online through online website.
6. I have a food allergy. Can I eat Grandma Brown’s Baked Beans?
The baked beans are produced in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, and milk. I recommend that those with food allergies exercise caution when consuming our products.
