Scarlet Runner Beans Bacon Recipes

STYRIAN "GIGANTES" (SCARLET RUNNER BEAN CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• If using dried beans, soak them overnight and cook according to package instructions (usually for 90min.).
• Cut onion in about 0,5cm pieces, mince garlic, peel and seed tomatoes (put in boiling water for about 30sec.) and chop into bite size pieces.
• Heat olive oil and add onion and garlic. Let fry until translucent.
• Add beans and tomatoes. Stir.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to baking dish and let bake for about 20-25 minute at 175°C (until the beans go lightly crispy).
• Enjoy with white bread, such as baguette, ciabatta or pita. The oil onion mixture tastes heavenly when dipped into.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS WITH SMOKED BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• In a medium bowl, combine the tomato paste, sorghum, dry mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Slowly stir in the beer. Add the beans plus enough of their reserved cooking liquid to create a slightly soupy texture. Combine, and taste for salt, adding a bit more if necessary. Reserve the remaining bean cooking liquid. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish and top with the bacon. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the bacon is golden brown and the beans are very hot, checking several times and adding a little more liquid or water if necessary so that the beans don't dry out; they should remain a bit saucy.