Baked Beans with Maple Syrup
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Time to read 2 min
Introduction
Discover a must-try recipe from Quebec: baked beans with maple syrup. This classic, comforting and tasty dish is perfect for warming up cold winter days. With its sweet and salty flavor, it evokes the warmth of family meals and memories of sugar shacks. Ideal for brunch, dinner or a simple meal with friends, this dish will delight all palates.
A Comforting Quebec Tradition
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Baked beans, often prepared in sugar shacks, are a symbol of Quebec cuisine. This dish reflects Quebec's rural roots, where simple ingredients like beans, bacon, and maple syrup were plentiful and nourishing. Today, this dish remains a tradition, particularly enjoyed at family brunches and winter gatherings.
Ingredients
- 500 g dried white beans
- 200 g salted bacon or bacon, diced
- 250 ml of pure maple syrup
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water for cooking
Instructions
Prepare the Beans:
Soak the white beans in cold water overnight. Drain and rinse the next day. Cook in a large pot of boiling water for about 1 hour, until tender but still firm. Drain.Assemble the Baked Beans:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a large casserole dish, layer beans, then bacon, and sprinkle with onions and garlic. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.Prepare the Sauce:
Mix maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Add water to lightly cover the beans in the casserole dish. Pour this mixture over the beans.Bake in the oven:
Cover the casserole dish and bake for about 4 hours. Stir halfway through cooking and add a little water if necessary to prevent the beans from drying out.Serve :
Serve warm with fresh bread or a green salad for a comforting meal.
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Accompaniment suggestions
Homemade bread or crusty baguette
Light green salad
Homemade pickles for a tangy touch
Baked beans are deeply rooted in Quebec culture. The dish symbolizes the culinary ingenuity of early settlers, who used simple yet nutritious ingredients to feed their families during long, harsh winters. Today, baked beans remain a mainstay at brunches, sugar shacks, and family gatherings.
Practical Advice
- The vegetarian option : Replace the bacon with sautéed mushrooms for a meatless version.
- For even more flavor : Add a pinch of smoked paprika or a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
- Reheating : Baked beans are even better the next day because the flavors have had time to blend.
Learn how to prepare baked beans with maple syrup, a traditional and comforting Quebec recipe perfect for winter.
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