Baked Beans A Family Recipe From Chef Patrick O Connell Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Beans A Family Recipe From Chef Patrick O Connell

• Great Northern Bean
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter

How to Make Baked Beans A Family Recipe From Chef Patrick O Connell

1. Rinse 1 pound of dried navy beans and place them in a large 2-quart saucepan. Cover with cool water and soak overnight (at least 8 hours).
2. Drain the soaked beans thoroughly.
3. In the same saucepan, combine the drained beans with 6 cups of fresh water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are just tender but not falling apart (approximately 45-60 minutes).
4. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
5. In a large oven-safe earthenware pot or Dutch oven, combine the cooked beans with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 slices of bacon (chopped), and 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid reserved from step 3. Stir gently to combine.
6. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the beans.
7. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 3 hours. If the top layer of beans begins to dry out or brown too much, loosely cover the pot with aluminum foil.
8. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve hot or at room temperature. Serves 4.