Recipe: Mom's Famous BBQ Baked Beans + Ribs - The Food Hussy (2024)

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What can you add to baked beans? ›

Potato Jacket With Baked Beans And Avocado

This simple combination of potato, beans, and avacado provides a low calorie, low cholesterol meal that's easy to prepare. It's full of nutrients such as Vitamin A and C, and the use of baked beans add not just flavour but fiber and protein.

Combine canned beans with pork, brown sugar, onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a 9-inch square baking dish. Place bacon slices over top. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is thickened and bacon is cooked, about 1 hour.

Baked beans can make up part of a balanced diet, but it's best to eat them alongside foods such as vegetables, eggs and slow-release carbohydrates to ensure a good balance of nutrients with not too much salt or sugar. Where possible, choose the lower salt variety, or make your own.

Or stir through your favourite chilli sauce, crushed chilli flakes or sliced red chilli for a spicy kick, add a couple of spoons of curry paste for an instant hit of flavour, or try a little bit of Worcestershire sauce and horseradish for some bloody Mary vibes.

One idea is to add marmite (trust me, it's lovely if you like marmite). You can also spice up you're your baked beans by adding a teaspoon of your favourite spice, for example smoked paprika, cumin or chilli powder if your feeling adventurous.

Dried beans cooked with sea salt and water are delicious, but adding an onion, garlic, or other aromatics to the pot will make them even more flavorful!

Condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili are applied first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions and sauerkraut, followed by shredded cheese, followed by spices, like celery salt or pepper.

Is it OK to eat baked beans every day? ›

Baked beans are a source of protein and are high in fibre, so are not a bad choice, especially on wholegrain toast or a jacket potato. But they do contain salt and sugar. Too much salt over time can contribute to high blood pressure, while sugar adds energy (calories) without any other nutritional value.

Baked beans help:

Reduce inflammation and improves tissue repair. Treat anemia. Improve muscle buildup. Maintain healthy weight.

Southern BBQ baked beans are perfect served with slow cooked, grilled or smoked meats.

Baked beans are very popular in America and are usually purchased canned and enjoyed year-round with special emphasis as a side dish for summer barbecues or for grilled hotdog and hamburger meals.

It's a no-brainer to pair Great Northern beans with ham and pork, but try cooking your white beans with a little rosemary and putting them with grilled chicken for a smoky, delicious dish.

Adding beans is also a particularly good way to go when you're feeding serious meat-and-potatoes people who can't quite condone meatless meals; it's the quiet approach. Bottom Line: The Great Bean Scheme is easy, satisfying, and a healthier way to go.

What foods are in the Protein Foods Group? Protein Foods include all foods made from seafood; meat, poultry, and eggs; beans, peas, and lentils; and nuts, seeds, and soy products. Beans, peas, and lentils are also part of the Vegetable Group.