Better than Heinz (really?) Baked Beans
From ‘The Art of Eating Well’ by Jasmine and Melissa Helmsley
Servings Prep Time
6 10minutes
Cook Time
120minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 10minutes
Cook Time
120minutes
Instructions
  1. If using dried beans, heat a large pan of hot water (about 2 litres) and cook the beans and bay leaves with the lid on for about 80-90 minutes, until tender
  2. In a separate large pan, fry the onions gently for 10 minutes in the ghee
  3. Add the celery, garlic, spices and herbs and leave to cook for 5 mins
  4. Turn up the heat, add the tomato puree, tomatoes, molasses, salt and pepper and bone broth and simmer for 30 minutes
  5. Add the beans (or the drained and rinsed tinned beans) and simmer for a further 30 mins
  6. Remove the lid towards the end if the sauce needs thickening up
  7. Add 1/2 tbsp tamari (if using) then more if required
  8. Season to taste and stir through the butter and serve or portion up to freeze