Description
Australians love their baked beans. Most homes keep a supply of the canned variety (made by heinz). They are often eaten for breakfast, or at least as a part of breakfast. They are eaten on crusty bread.
Ingredients
- Dry Mixed Beans
- Smoked Ham Hock
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Garlic Clove
- Diced Tomatoes
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Dijon Mustard
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Toast
- Spinach
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in cold water
- Drain
- In a dutch oven, place the beans, the ham hock, and enought water to cover
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes
- Remove the hock and cut off the meat and shred
- Drain beans, reserving 1 / 2 cup of the cooking liquid
- Heat the oil in the dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes
- Add tomato, reserved liquid, the worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, dijon mustard, shredded meat, and beans to the pot
- Cover and simmer until beans are tender and the liquid has thickened, about 30 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper
- Serve over crusty toast with wilted spinach