Ingredients for Homemade Australian Baked Beans
- Dry Mixed Beans
- Smoked Ham Hock
- Olive Oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Garlic Clove
- Diced Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Toast
- Spinach
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How to Make Homemade Australian Baked Beans
- Rinse 1 cup (240g) of dried navy beans and soak them in cold water overnight.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans thoroughly.
- In a large Dutch oven, combine the beans, 1 (1 lb) smoked ham hock, and enough water to cover by about 2 inches.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the ham hock from the pot. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone and shred it, reserving about 1 cup of shredded ham.
- Drain the beans, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, the reserved 1/2 cup bean liquid, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, the shredded ham, and the drained beans to the pot.
- Stir well to combine. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45-60 minutes, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally. Add more water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over crusty toast or alongside wilted spinach. Enjoy your delicious homemade Australian baked beans!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
1g
Carbs
4g
