Weymouth Baked Beans

These Weymouth Baked Beans are the epitome of comfort food, offering a deep, savory-sweet flavor profile that improves with time. The combination of dried pea beans, rich molasses, and strong black coffee creates a complex, aromatic base, while the smoked ham hock infuses the dish with a subtle smokiness. The addition of dry mustard and cider vinegar provides a tangy kick that balances the sweetness perfectly. Ideal for slow weekends or meal prep, these beans develop a thick, glossy sauce that clings to each tender bean. Serve them as a hearty main course with cornbread or as a robust side dish for barbecues and potlucks. They are equally delicious hot from the cooker or reheated the next day when the flavors have fully melded.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 448.9

Description

These Weymouth Baked Beans are the epitome of comfort food, offering a deep, savory-sweet flavor profile that improves with time. The combination of dried pea beans, rich molasses, and strong black coffee creates a complex, aromatic base, while the smoked ham hock infuses the dish with a subtle smokiness. The addition of dry mustard and cider vinegar provides a tangy kick that balances the sweetness perfectly. Ideal for slow weekends or meal prep, these beans develop a thick, glossy sauce that clings to each tender bean. Serve them as a hearty main course with cornbread or as a robust side dish for barbecues and potlucks. They are equally delicious hot from the cooker or reheated the next day when the flavors have fully melded.

Ingredients

Pea beans
Water
Molasses
Black coffee
Dark-brown sugar; packed
Cider vinegar
Dry mustard
Salt
Ground black pepper
Onion; peeled, halved; stuck
Cloves
Ham hock or
Cooked bacon

Directions

1
Combine dried pea beans and water in a slow cooker.
2
Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours, or until the beans are tender.
3
Drain the beans, reserving some liquid if needed for moisture, and refrigerate the pot if preparing in advance (up to 3 days).
4
In a small bowl, whisk together molasses, black coffee, dark-brown sugar, cider vinegar, dry mustard, salt, and ground black pepper.
5
Pour the molasses mixture into the pot with the cooked beans and stir to combine.
6
Push the halved onion (studded with cloves) and ham hock into the center of the beans.
7
Lay the cooked bacon slices on top of the beans.
8
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 hours, or on high for 5 1/2 hours, until the beans are thoroughly flavored and the sauce has thickened.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 448.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.1g22%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 25.8mg9%
Sodium 8199.6mg342%
Total Carbohydrate 69.8g24%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 62.0g
Protein 20.3g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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