Baked Bean with Maple Syrup |
1 & 1/2 cups white beans soaked overnight in water and 1/2 tsp baking soda then drained
8 cups water 1/2 lb fatty meat, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 4 Tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 tsp salt 1 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne Place beans and water in a saucepan and cook for one hour or until beans are half cooked. Transfer with their water to a casserole dish then stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and bake in a preheated 325° F oven for three to four hours or until beans and meat are well cooked, checking occasionally and adding more water if necessary. Serves 6. |