Yankee Beans

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Hearty and flavorful Yankee Beans recipe for a comforting meal
in Main

Prep

30 min + soaking time

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3.5 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound dried great Northern beans , soaked overnight
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 large onion , chopped
1/2 pound bacon , diced
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup tomato puree
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 ham bone with some meat
3 cups boiling water , or as needed
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 dash hot pepper sauce , or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
400
Sugar
9g
Fat
8g
Yankee Beans is a classic New England dish that is perfect for a comforting meal on a chilly day. This dish is often made with Great Northern beans and includes savory and sweet ingredients that create a satisfying and hearty flavor. The bacon and maple syrup combination gives it a unique taste compared to other bean recipes. Serve it with a slice of cornbread and a side salad for a nutritious and filling meal.

Instructions

1.Drain soaked beans and rinse under cold water.
2.Preheat oven to 300°F.
3.In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add onion and bacon, stirring occasionally and cooking until onion is translucent and bacon is crispy. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional minute.
4.Add maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder, stirring to combine. Add ham bone and beans and enough boiling water to cover everything by an inch. Add bay leaf and bring mixture to a simmer.
5.Cover pot and place in oven, baking for 3 hours or until beans are tender.
6.Remove from oven and discard bay leaf and ham bone. Stir in apple cider vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

Yankee Beans are a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for cold weather.

This one-pot dish is easy to make and is packed with protein and fiber from the beans and bacon.

CONS

This dish takes several hours to cook and needs to be watched to ensure that enough liquid is added as the beans absorb it.

It is also not a low-calorie dish, as it contains bacon and maple syrup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Great Northern beans, the main ingredient in this dish, are a good source of fiber and protein, which can aid in digestion and help you stay full.
This dish is also an excellent source of iron, which is essential for healthy red blood cells and oxygen transport.

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