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Bean-Hole Beans

Cost $25, save $30

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 720 Min
  • 30 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 10 cups dried great Northern beans
    • 1 pound salt pork
    • 🧅 2 onions
    • 2 ½ cups molasses
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 teaspoons dry hot mustard
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter

STEPS

1

Dig a bean hole 2.5 to 3 feet deep, wide enough to have a 6-inch space around your pot. Place tire chains or stones in the hole to help retain heat.

2

Start a fire in the hole using dry hardwood and let burn for about 3 hours, filling with hot coals.

3

While the fire is burning, boil the beans on the stove with water to cover (about 45 minutes) until skins roll back when blown on.

4

Cut salt pork into slices and place in the bottom of the bean pot. Add halved onions on top, followed by boiled beans and their liquid.

5

Mix in molasses, black pepper, and mustard. Add sliced butter on top, then pour boiling water to cover beans by 1 inch.

6

Seal the pot with aluminum foil, secure the lid, and place it into the bean hole.

7

Cover the pot with coals, then pack 2 feet of dirt over it. Use a tarp or metal sheet to protect from rain.

8

Let the beans cook overnight (around 12 hours). Dig out the pot the next day and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

390

Calories

  • 13g
    Protein
  • 51g
    Carbs
  • 16g
    Fats

💡 Tips

Use on-hand hardwood for authenticity and robust flavor.Submerge fully to prevent water loss during stewing.Ensure the bean pot is tightly sealed to avoid ash contamination.Prepare a tarp in case of unexpected weather.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.