$100 Baked Pinto Beans
Prep Time
1h
Bake Time
4h
Yields
12–15 servings.About this Recipe
Indulge in the comforting taste of homemade baked beans, perfect for any occasion from casual barbecues to cozy family dinners.
$100 Baked Pinto Beans
Prep Time
1hBake Time
4hYields
12–15 servings.About this Recipe
Indulge in the comforting taste of homemade baked beans, perfect for any occasion from casual barbecues to cozy family dinners.
This is a Heritage Recipe
Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.
“With this recipe, I won a $100 first prize in the Pinto Bean Recipe Contest on Bean Day in Oslo, Minnesota, in July 1989. The Bean Day Committee even used my recipe the following year. It can be doubled or tripled easily.”
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans
- 6 strips raw bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 cup firmly packed Crystal Sugar Light Brown Sugar
- ½ cup catsup
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Instructions
- Wash beans and soak overnight or bring beans to a boil and let soak 1 hour in the hot water. Drain and cover with fresh water. Cook until tender, about 1½ hours. Do not drain.
- Add raw bacon pieces, mustard and onion. Mix with beans and simmer for ½ hour or until beans are tender.
- Add the brown sugar, catsup, molasses and liquid smoke. Mix and pour into 4-quart casserole dish. Bake at 350°F for 1½ to 2 hours.
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$100 Baked Pinto Beans
Prep Time
1hBake Time
4hYields
12–15 servings.About this Recipe
Indulge in the comforting taste of homemade baked beans, perfect for any occasion from casual barbecues to cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pinto beans
- 6 strips raw bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 cup firmly packed Crystal Sugar Light Brown Sugar
- ½ cup catsup
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Instructions
- Wash beans and soak overnight or bring beans to a boil and let soak 1 hour in the hot water. Drain and cover with fresh water. Cook until tender, about 1½ hours. Do not drain.
- Add raw bacon pieces, mustard and onion. Mix with beans and simmer for ½ hour or until beans are tender.
- Add the brown sugar, catsup, molasses and liquid smoke. Mix and pour into 4-quart casserole dish. Bake at 350°F for 1½ to 2 hours.