Hawaiian Baked Beans
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4.5
Hawaiian Baked Beans
Description
This recipe combines multiple cans of great northern beans with diced cooked ham, chopped onion, crushed pineapple and pineapple tidbits, along with ketchup, prepared mustard, cider vinegar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. After mixing thoroughly, the mixture is poured into a baking dish, covered with foil, and baked at a moderate temperature for 90 minutes. The foil is then removed for an additional 15-20 minutes of baking to thicken the sauce and slightly caramelize the top. The combination of sweet pineapple and brown sugar with tangy mustard and vinegar creates a distinctively sweet-savory flavor profile characteristic of Hawaiian baked beans. The cooked ham adds a smoky, meaty element that enriches the dish. These beans are traditionally served at gatherings, complementing grilled meats or comfort foods.
Ingredients
- 4 great northern beans 15 ounce cans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 1/4 /4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 /2 lb ham cubed ham steak works well, cubed, cooked
- 3/4 /4 cup ketchup
- 8 ounces pineapple drained well, crushed
- 8 ounces pineapple tidbits , drained well
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 1/2 /2 tablespoons cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients and pour into prepared dish.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 F for 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil and bake for 15-20 minutes more.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference; the dish is meant to be sweet but you can reduce the sugar further.
- Using both crushed pineapple and tidbits enhances pineapple flavor and texture balance.
- Drain canned beans and pineapple thoroughly to prevent the dish from becoming too watery.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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