sweet and tangy red beans

Name: Sweet and Tangy Red Beans
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 cup(s) cooked red beans or kidney beans (drained, juice reserved); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 large bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/3 cup(s) dark brown sugar; 3/4 cup(s) ketchup; 1 tablespoon(s) yellow mustard; 3 tablespoon(s) bacon fat (melted) or other oil if vegetarian; 1/2 cup(s) dark rum; 1 cup(s) reserved bean juice

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Garrison Wayne

La Quinta, CA

Updated on Jul 5, 2015

I made up this recipe this last 4th of July to go with Tri Tip and Onions. They were a hit, as people were getting seconds. This recipe takes time but requires very little attention. Beans are always a treat when having a crowd for dinner. These versatile beans would go very well with Grilled Sausages, BBQ Ribs, Steaks, any Pork Meat, or even Simple Roasted Chicken. This recipe yields enough for about 10 - 12 servings. Remember beans freeze well, if you think this makes too much for you. If you are going to take the time to make them, make a lot, I always say.

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I have to say, these were a hit with my guests for a 4th of July get together. Make a pot for your next large gathering.

prep time 25 Min

cook time 6 Hr

method Bake

yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

7 cups cooked red beans or kidney beans (drained, juice reserved)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
3 tablespoons bacon fat (melted) or other oil if vegetarian
1/2 cup dark rum
1 cup reserved bean juice

How To Make sweet and tangy red beans

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix with a rubber spatula until well blended.

Step 2

Transfer to a crock with a heavy lid.
Step 3

Bake in a 250 degree oven for 6 hours. Stir occasionally after 4 hours. Uncover the last hour.
Step 4

Alternately, cook in a slow cooker for 6 -8 hours on lo heat. Turn up heat and remove lid the last hour.
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