Smoky Homemade Baked Beans

• DB1 lb dry beans · cooked or canned, drained
• OO1 tbsp olive oil
• O1 onion · diced
• GC2 garlic cloves · roughly chopped
• TP1/4 cup tomato paste
• GM1 tsp ground mustard
• SP1 tbsp smoked paprika
• BP1/2 tsp black pepper
• BS1/2-3/4 cup BBQ sauce
• WS1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• MS1/2-1 tbsp maple syrup
• BB3/4-1 cup bean broth · or water or veggie broth
• Ssalt · to taste
• CCcayenne, chipotle powder or hot sauce · optional

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C.

2. 2

   In a large oven-proof skillet or braiser, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender. Add the tomato paste and spices, then stir for 1 minute to toast them.

3. 3

   Whisk in the BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, maple syrup, and bean broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Fold in the beans, adding extra broth if needed to ensure the mixture remains slightly loose.

4. 4

   Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional heat such as cayenne or hot sauce. If further balance is needed, add maple syrup for sweetness or vinegar to reduce it.

5. 5

   Transfer to the oven and bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling, thickened, and the surface is caramelized.