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The Once and Future Beans
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown Show: Good Eats Episode: Pantry Raid II: Cool Beans Overall User Rating: 
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Awesome
07/03/2008 at 09:41am
User: Randy from Suisun City, CA User Rating:
Easy to make and taste great. I follow the recipe exactly and the beans are perfect. Just enough heat to taste good without being too hot. A favorite at our parties.
Rich flavor
04/11/2008 at 01:07pm
User: Laura from Little Rock, AR User Rating:
At the risk of being criticized for taking a short cut, I must admit that I used canned pork and beans (I was in a time crunch and didn't have 6-8 hours). I drained off the canned liquid, followed the recipe as stated (adding chicken broth for moisture), and baked at 350 for an hour. Delicious!
A#1 baked beans
02/05/2008 at 01:06pm
User: steve from crowley, TX User Rating:
The recipe was easy to follow and came out great.
Excellent!
01/11/2008 at 04:30pm
User: janelle from brewster, NY User Rating:
Just fyi...I've also made this recipe using a package of chopped up hot dogs (aka pork and beans)instead of the bacon, and it was delicious as well!
Simply perfect
01/06/2008 at 06:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have NO doubt I will be a BIG hit with these beans at get-togethers from now on. My husband and I just loved them. They are so easy to make, and make you feel smart when you taste how fabulous they are. This is the first recipe I have personally made of Alton's, and it won't be the last!
Delicious
01/04/2008 at 04:52pm
User: Brenda from Lake Forest, CA User Rating:
I made these for New Year's day....this recipe is a keeper.....I just wanted to eat the beans and nothing else. Very Good indeed....
Alton.... you 'da Man! The Beans are Spot On
12/30/2007 at 10:03pm
User: Ron from Cary, NC User Rating:
Alton, you and Ina are fast becoming my favorite Professors of Foodology! These Beans are great! And I'm not a big fan of Beans. It's been five hours and no Tummy Music so far (lol). The consensus is correct though; Beans are done in 6 hours! And quite tender at that point. Another point of Contention...when soaking the beans overnight, if you only put enough water in the container to cover the beans, you won't have any fluid left by morning. My water level was about an inch over the beans, and I had to add a full cup of water, early in the morning. If they are not fully hydrated before cooking, then they will suck up the broth and end up dry. And yes, they are a bit on the Hot side when made per the recipe (and I love'em), but my wife is a wimp (she orders "mild sauce" at the local Mexican cafe). So, if you don't like it on the Hot Side, just use one Jalape?o and a pinch of cayenne. But if you want a mouth full of flavor...stick the Master's Recipe! Love ya man.
The Once and Future Beans
12/29/2007 at 09:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is very easy to do
*fabulous* beans, some people may need more water
11/23/2007 at 08:16am
User: jane from austin, TX User Rating:
I have made these beans dozens of times. I have varies the peppers (1, 2, 3, jalape?os, chipotle, whatever I have around) and the type of sweetener (honey, sugar, molasses, and agave nectar). All attempts have been fabulous. This stuff is awesome. I have a special love for baked beans over toast (it's a UK thing) and it's fantastic for this too. The only thing I would mention is that if your beans come out gross and dry, do not give up. Add more water in the dutch oven next time. I don't know why mine requires more then everyone else's apparently does, but it does. All the same, FABULOUS!
The Best
09/28/2007 at 12:51pm
User: Ray from MAtthews, NC User Rating:
With a pound of bacon to a pound of dry beans, how can you not love these? It's sweet, meaty, and rich with flavor. The jalepeno adds a nice dimension and depth of flavor. Don't leave it out, it does NOT make the dish hot! Just don't use the seeds or pith (white membrane inside the pepper). I make these every 4th of July. I think only 2/3 of the pot actually makes it to the table!
The One and Only Beans!
07/06/2007 at 08:49am
User: Beth from Fort Wayne, IN User Rating:
My husband said I need to look no further for another baked bean recipe. This is the one and only! It does have a bit of a kick to with, with the jalapenos and cayenne pepper, but not overwelming. If you don't like spicy foods, I'm sure you could just omit that part. I think the only thing I will do differently next time is drain some of the bacon fat before adding the rest of the ingredients. When done baking there was a little extra bacon fat on top, which I just spooned off before serving. Mine were done perfectly after 6 hours baking time. Also, I haven't tasted the leftovers yet today, but I'm betting the spicy flavors mellow out a bit after sitting in the fridge a day.
Best Beans Ever
06/24/2007 at 02:16am
User: Nathan from ALBUQUERQUE, NM User Rating:
These beans were fantastic, by far the best I have ever tasted. Unless you really want tame food, ignore the reviews stating these are too hot. I followed the recipe and they had just the right amount of kick.
Slow Cooked Magic
03/28/2007 at 02:52pm
User: STONE from solon, IA User Rating:
There's nothing quite like the magic that is steeped into a slow cooked dish like this. These beans are heavenly.
Best Baked Beans on Record!
02/18/2007 at 10:08am
User: GARY from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
Mom used to make baked beans when I was a kid and I couldn't stand 'em! I tried this recipe and not only did I like it, but everyone who's been to my home for dinner has said this is the best baked beans they have ever tasted. Do these beans with Smoked Pork Ribs and Potato Salad for a great 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day Picnic!
Baked beans for bean haters!
01/22/2007 at 07:44am
User: Bob from Orem, UT User Rating:
I made this once 2 years ago for a family reunion. Guess what I bring to every family gathering now? The most requests come from those who swear they don't like baked beans, including my 11 year old son.
Great 4 Get Togethers
12/16/2006 at 11:30pm
User: fred from Huntsville, AL User Rating:
These are my favorite boston baked recipe. If you do make them for family functions,church events etc. make sure you make a double batch - They really go that fast!!!
Best. Beans. Ever.
12/01/2006 at 08:31pm
User: John from Auburn, AL User Rating:
Title says it all. These beans are insanely good and not difficult. I've made them many times now and all Alton's times and measurements are spot-on. I've found soaking for 8 hours and cooking for 6 gives the best texture to the beans. Going all the way to 8 makes them a little too mushy for my tastes. I do seed and remove the white from the inside of the jalape?os but a very fine dice restores just the right amount of heat to the dish. (The heat seems a little more mellow the day after cooking.) Bravo Mr. Brown.
Really, Really Good
11/28/2006 at 06:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I hate beans. But I did like these. They're really good with BB-Q (southern pulled pork). I did leave out the jalepenos though...didn't have any on hand.
great beans
11/08/2006 at 03:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I soaked these for 1 1/2 days and they turned out great. I am used to my mom's boston baked beans, Alton's recipe "kick's it up" (I know wrong chef) they are so good. This is the recipe I use when I go to cookouts etc. Keep 'em coming Alton! Love Ya!
Awesome pot of beans
09/10/2006 at 10:33am
User: Ron from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
Nothing beats canned beans like a nice batch of homemade ones, and this recipe didn't disappoint. As far as the jalapenos, I used the seeds from only one of them and for my tastes the heat was just right. Also, I absent-mindedly left myself without a can of tomato paste in the pantry, so I used ketchup in its place, and everything turned out just fine.
Fantastic, but two issues
09/05/2006 at 12:12pm
User: Christine from Northglenn, CO User Rating:
I'm very surprised no one's mentioned this yet, but I needed a LOT more water than "just enough to cover the beans." Even with some extra water on top, the beans were bone dry in the morning. It made the final product a little too al dente, but that was easily overlooked because they tasted so fantastic! I'll just make sure to submerge them in a couple inches of water next time to make sure they get a good soak. Also, I think the serving size is off. As a side dish, this feeds twelve, not six!
The Best Ever.
07/19/2006 at 11:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were the best baked beans I ever ate or made. I did not use the jalepenos. I didn't want spicy beans. I will use cayenne pepper next time. Not time consuming as one reviewer said. All of the time is inactive prep time, soaking beans and baking, other than that it is easy. Alton did it again.
Best baked beans I've ever had!
06/08/2006 at 03:56pm
User: Tina from St. Peterbsurg, FL User Rating:
Once again-if you follow Alton's rules, success is guaranteed! The man's a genius! These beans are the best I've ever had! Thanks Alton!
Beans Worth Eating
04/17/2006 at 12:06am
User: David from Westminster, CA User Rating:
This is a really good recipe! First, it's easy. Second, you can let it alone for several (7-8) hours to make your home smell wonderful. The Jalepeno adds just enough 'kick' to help the flavour (my old recipe wanted Tabasco). AB, you have done it again. Easy prep, and GREAT results. P.S. We served the beans with Molasses Bread. (If you are lazy you can buy it in a can from B&M) The home made version is better, but time consuming. Thank you!!!!!
Perfect!
11/12/2005 at 12:16pm
User: BETH from Milford, MA User Rating:
I've made this recipe 6 or 7 times in the past two years- they come out perfect everytime. It is such an easy, no-fuss recipe and the results are the best tasting beans you'll ever have.
These are great!
09/23/2005 at 07:36am
User: Derrell from Austin, TX User Rating:
These beans are fantastic, but I do think a little tinkering with the recipe would make them even better. The biggest thing is probably the amount of fat in the recipe. I'm not a big "cut the fat" guy, but it's excessive even for me. Next time, I'll probably try either low-fat bacon or Alton's suggestion of 1/4 cup olive oil. However, the flavor is great. The heat is definitely there, but it's good for something like this, or I'd eat the whole batch really quick. Definitely a repeat recipe!
Bean Perfection
09/17/2005 at 10:23am
User: DAVID from Denver, CO User Rating:
I would urge you to make this recipe exactly as written before you start tweaking it. Alton's recipes are always incredibly well researched and tested. These are by far the best baked beans I have ever tasted. I was a little concerned about the "heat" - no problem. They were absolutely divine. All of my guests asked for seconds. When is the last time your guests asked for more beans?
baked beens
08/10/2005 at 11:42pm
User: Ronald from Hurst, TX User Rating:
I like down to earth meals and this one is good eats and simple. Thank you p.s. fits my BBQ dishes all around.
BINGO!
08/10/2005 at 08:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I hit the jackpot with this recipe, but cool it wasn't. (tee hee)
worth it's weight in gold
06/16/2005 at 01:20pm
User: K. from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
We are AB fans and try quite a few recipes and books. THIS bean recipe is so flavorful and complex and satisfying we make it when we need a good dose of comfort food. The house smells like Mom has been cooking all day, which puts it is at the top of our BEST RECIPE category. YUM
Just Awesome!
05/22/2005 at 06:59am
User: Paul from Danbury, CT User Rating:
Boy these were fantastic! Can't wait to make another batch.
Best AB recipe I've tried
05/12/2005 at 10:52pm
User: Dave from Kentwood, MI User Rating:
Notes: I used my slow-cooker pot and put in the oven per instructions, and it worked fine. The bacon I used was very aromatic maple-cured, which helped. On the pepper controvesy, I'm torn...I liked the 'just right heat', but my family wasn't so enthralled.
The Best
04/24/2005 at 02:30pm
User: JULIE from jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I have made this recipe may times and my family/quest always ask for more. The only thing I add is more sugar & jalapenos(red and orange), the color of the peppers looks great. The smell of this dish cooking makes everyones mouth water but I do have a hard time getting people out of my kitchen. One of my very best dishes. Thanks Alton for the help. Another Cook, Julie
Like Candy!
04/03/2005 at 10:47am
User: VINCENT from Shelton, CT User Rating:
Absolutely stupendous! I soaked the beans when I got up, came home fromt he office by 4:00, prepared the beans, put them in the oven and was off to dinner & a movie. By 11:00 we arrived home to a wonderful aroma and fantastic beans. We're having them for Sunday morning breakfast. Absolutely fabulous.
Wonderful
03/26/2005 at 08:59pm
User: Debbie from Arvada, CO User Rating:
I think the recipe was wonderful. It was very easy to prepare, and my whole family enjoyed it. I did have one small problem though. I cooked the beans for 7 1/4 hours and I think they could have cooked longer. I think you just have to try it and decide for yourself.
Best Beans Ever
03/22/2005 at 04:21pm
User: DIANE from Aptos, CA User Rating:
This is, without a doubt, the best bean recipe I've ever prepared. It's not just the ease of preparation---it's the unbelievably good taste! My husband (not a real fan of beans) loves these. I've passed the recipe on to others--who've passed it on to others--etc., etc. Wow!!
The Best Beans Ever
02/19/2005 at 01:25pm
User: MICHAEL from kenner, LA User Rating:
Perfect balance Spicy/Sweet/Richness
one must always read the recipe
01/07/2005 at 03:03pm
User: FRAN from Lily, SD User Rating:
I made these last night and my first mistake was getting started without reviewing the recipe completely ... it says 7 hours of cooking, so I took the timer to bed with me and at 1 a.m. I was standing in the kitchen sampling some of the best baked beans I've tasted. Next time I might start a little earlier.
Better without the peppers
12/29/2004 at 02:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fantastic recipe without the jalapenos and with less cayenne. I like to use a green bell pepper.
AWWWWESOME!!!
10/27/2004 at 11:05am
User: LUKE from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
I loved this recipe. Some of my friends thought they were a little heavy on the molasses, but I was kind of heavy handed when making it. The beans were tender, the texture of the sauce was just right and there was just a hint of heat to warm you from the inside out. Great recipe!
Great beans!
10/24/2004 at 12:54am
User: JOSH from Oakland, CA User Rating:
This is a great recipe. I took a chance and made a double recipe even though I'd never made it (bbq and all...). I was very glad I did. My mom commented to me that once she had gone to a lot of effort with a recipe for baked beans and all it got her were beans that tasted like they came from a can. These were easy and delicious. Two comments: one, it's a good idea to spoon off some of the bacon fat. There's a LOT of it and I don't think it really adds much to the beans (and I LOVE bacon). Two, slow cooking, even with a double recipe, took only six hours in the oven. I'd make it again, it is great for lunch on a rainy afternoon. Or a sunny one...
Best beans I've had
10/12/2004 at 01:00pm
User: BRUCE from West Blocton, AL User Rating:
This mess o' beans has an excellent flavor that beats anything produced even by Bush's -- and those are good beans for canned. The one thing I need to do is to reduce the cayenne pepper by half to tame them down some, and eliminate the jalapenos; I'm the fire-eater in the family, and even I find the entire measure of cayenne too strong. As for the jalapenos, YMMV. But I look for something with bite, without getting painful. I would encourage you to watch the liquid level in your Dutch oven carefully. At least in the oven in my old house, the beans had a tendence to cook dry. YOMV (your oven may vary), especially if it's a digital controlled unit. But a stir periodically keeps things blended, and allows you to make sure you aren't going dry in the crock.
great baked beans!!
10/01/2004 at 06:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a fantastic recipe and easy to prepare. I also added 1/4 cup of Canadian Whiskey (crown royal) and it was a great addition.
Hot-n-Spicy Baked Beans
08/22/2004 at 10:25am
User: TONI from Boise, ID User Rating:
I?ve cooked with jalapenos a lot, and suspected that the two called for in this recipe would be too spicy hot for my taste. So I used only one jalapeno, and before I chopped it up, I cut it in half and removed the seeds and membranes from one side. Even then, the end results were too spicy hot for what I?d expect find in baked beans. Don?t get me wrong, a good hot kick is an important part of many dishes, but if you?re looking for a traditional, BBQ-type baked bean recipe, this might not be it. I still liked the overall flavor of the beans; however, I will omit the jalapenos altogether if I make them again. The title of this recipe should be ? Hot-n-Spicy Baked Beans.
Some great tasting baked beans
08/02/2004 at 05:07pm
User: THOMAS from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
I've looked high and low for a great baked bean recipe, and this one is the best I found. Alton is 100% correct on cooking in a cast iron crock. I made the recipe twice in a standard stock pot before I broke down and bought a cast iron crock. Both times while still very flavorful, the beans were mushy. After cooking in the cast iron bean pot, the beans had excellent texture. I only used the seeds from one of the jalepenos, and there was still plenty of kick in the beans. Only thing that bothers me is the use of 1lb of bacon. I appreciate the tip from the reviewer who used lean bacon and also drained the fat. Next time I make it I'll give it a try, or substitute turkey bacon.
Bean there, will do that again
07/14/2004 at 01:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent recepie. I cut the salt in half and used 12oz. oscar meyer center cut 30% less fat bacon, and I drained it before adding the other stuff. It was excellent!! So far it's the only thing I use my new cast iron dutch oven for--but well worth it. If you're watching points, one-tenth of the recepie the way I did it is 7 points. Enjoy!
A Far, far better bean
06/29/2004 at 12:57pm
User: TRICIA from Mt Pleasant, SC User Rating:
Actually, the best beans I've ever had. Rich and SATISfying; they are enough.
06/23/2004 at 03:32pm
User: NANCY from Spring, TX User Rating:
Great Beans with a Kick!
06/18/2004 at 05:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was easy to follow (once I got ahold of a cast iron dutch oven) and delicious. Great with cornbread!
Awesome!!
06/09/2004 at 08:45pm
User: NICOLE from South Lyon, MI User Rating:
These are great even for a novice cook to make. I guarantee that people will rave over these beans. The pound of bacon is what I think truely makes these beans great! Don't let the peppers scare you away, the slight 'kick' is a welcome flavor and they give the beans a nice taste.
Good Stuff!
06/08/2004 at 03:16am
User: JOE from lodi, CA User Rating:
Easy to make and possibly the best beans I have ever tasted! If you can boil water then you can make these great beans!!
Wonderful
06/04/2004 at 11:39pm
User: PEGGY from Jamestown, NY User Rating:
These are GREAT and people love them. I soak the beans during the day, make them late at night and cook them slowly at 200* overnight until 3 or 4 in the afternoon. Unbelieveable and easy.
Best Beans Ever!
05/29/2004 at 02:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are simply the best baked beans that I have ever had. And as a bonus they are so easy to prepare.