Caribbean Baked Beans Recipes

CARIBBEAN BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart shallow casserole dish.
• Bake at 375 degrees, uncovered until dish is heated through.
• (About 25 minutes).

JAMAICAN BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Soak the dry beans in the first measure of water overnight.
• Stud the onion with the whole cloves.
• Soak the salt pork in water to cover for 2 hours.
• Drain the beans. Place them in a large kettle. Add water to reach 2" above the beans. Add the salt. Bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat. Simmer until the beans are barely tender (30-40 minutes). Drain well.
• Preheat the oven to 250x.
• Place the clove-studded onion in the center of an earthenware casserole. Cover with half the beans (form a layer). Add half the salt pork (in a layer). Add the remaining beans (in a layer). Top with the remaining salt pork (in a layer).
• Combine the sugar, rum, mustard, pepper and thyme. Add to the beans.
• Add boiling water to barely cover. Cover the casserole tightly.
• Bake until tender (4-5 hours), adding boiling water as needed to keep the beans moist. Uncover.
• Cook 30 minutes longer - do not add any more water. Serve hot.

TROPICAL ISLAND BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Drain pineapple reserving 1/3 cup juice.
• Combine ketchup, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, and ground mustard in a large casserole dish. Stir baked beans, sausage, and crushed pineapple into the ketchup mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes.