Guest guest Posted February 17, 2010 Report Posted February 17, 2010 I love baked beans but in an effort to remove preservatives I've been making my own rather than buying them I've tried a few recipes and they are great, btu here's the deal: I really love the canned ones and can't find a recipe that tastes like them! ANyone have a " copycat " recipe for baked beans? Lie the Hienz or clark ones? you know what I mean! Help me people!!!! Mike Quote
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2010 Report Posted February 18, 2010 Mike, I've only seen the Heinz brand of canned baked beans here, but my guess is that, to make them home-made, it might be helpful to look at the ingredients list on the label and see what's there. Of course, you don't want the preservatives, but it would give a general idea of how the desired " flavors " come about. Usually, the ingredients are listed in order of quantity, so that's a clue...You would have to " experiment " a bit and tast as you go to get it the way you like, but that seems do-able. I, too, like to make baked beans " from scratch " . I have a sort-of (not written down) recipe that I go with when I make them. Taste usually is my guide--I sample the mix as I am adding to it and it works out pretty well that way. Wishing you the best in your " flavor quest " ! --Laura B., in Illinois I love baked beans but in an effort to remove preservatives I've been making my own rather than buying them I've tried a few recipes and they are great, btu here's the deal: I really love the canned ones and can't find a recipe that tastes like them! ANyone have a " copycat " recipe for baked beans? Lie the Hienz or clark ones? you know what I mean! Help me people!!!! Quote
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2010 Report Posted February 18, 2010 About the canned kind..... When i make canned baked beans, i get the cheapy brand, and add brown sugar and a little onion powder. Now my friend showed me a cool tip, and my daughter won't have them any other way, I bake em'! the sauce comes out nice and thick. you have to keep ann eye on em' so they don't over cook. i bake them at whatever temp i am baking other things on, usually about 350-375 degrees for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. blessings, Chanda Maria Quote
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