Best Mama Neelys Baked Beans Recipes

BARBEQUE BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
• In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Saute the red pepper, onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the baked beans and remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Cover the beans and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

NEELY'S BARBECUE BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275°F.
• In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Saute the red pepper, onion and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the baked beans and remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Cover the beans and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
• BBQ Seasoning: Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• Neelys BBQ Sauce: In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Yield: 3 1/2 cups.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring beans, salt and 2 qt. water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to pan. Cover with remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. In a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, combine beans, 1 cup liquid, onion, molasses, bacon, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.

MAPLE BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Add bacon to a large Dutch oven over medium heat and cook until fat is rendered and bacon has begun to crisp.
• Add onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, thyme leaves, beef, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
• Remove from the stovetop and bake uncovered 45 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble and thicken. Check at 30 minutes and add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth if it looks like it getting too dry.

PAT'S SPICY BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft. Stir in the chili powder. Add the dry rub, beans, water, beer, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire, soy sauce, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a low simmer. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake until the beans are tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve in a bowl or straight from the pot.

MAMA NEELY'S BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, toss in the onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is tender, about 3 or 4 minutes. Add the sausage, and continue to cook until the meat has browned, about 4 minutes more. Stir in the pork and beans, ketchup, molasses, sugar, vinegar, mustard, and hot sauce. Bring the beans up to a simmer, then put in the hot oven for 45 minutes, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and thick.