How to Make Yankee Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yankee beans, also known as Boston baked beans, are a classic American dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty and flavorful recipe has its roots in New England, where beans were a staple food for early settlers. Today, Yankee beans are a beloved comfort food enjoyed by families across the country.

One of the best things about making Yankee beans is that they are incredibly versatile. You can serve them as a side dish alongside your favorite barbeque or picnic spread, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried great Northern beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ pound bacon, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ 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 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon, and cook until onions are tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
  • Place soaked beans in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir in the onion and bacon mixture, maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder. Bury the ham bone in the beans, and fill the slow cooker with enough hot water to cover the beans. Add bay leaf to the top.
  • Cover and cook for 5 hours on High, or 10 to 11 hours on Low. Remove bay leaf and season with vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper before serving.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 212mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 464mg