Notes

I think the notes people include in their recipes make them more personal. If I write a note myself about a recipe, it will always be written in purple.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Canadian Baked Beans

Canadian Baked Beans

1 tablespoon oil
4 slices bacon -- sliced
1 large onion -- chopped
1/2 green pepper -- chopped
5 cups white pea beans -- soaked and cooked
OR
5 cups canned white pea beans -- drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup, dark corn syrup or molasses

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bacon, onion and green pepper and cook until onions and pepper begin to soften. Transfer mixture into a 5-6 quart (6L) casserole or bean pot. Add beans and mix. Combine tomato paste, salt, sugar and syrup or molasses and stir into bean mixture. Bake covered at 350 degrees F (150C) for about I hour or until heated throughout. Add water if necessary to give desired consistency. If more color is desired, remove cover from casserole during last 15-20 minutes of baking. Yield: 8 servings.

No comments:

Post a Comment