The Once and Future Beans (Alton Brown) Recipe

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The Once and Future Beans (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
  2. Soak beans in a plastic container overnight in just enough cold water to submerge them completely.
  3. Place a cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat and stir in the bacon, onion, and jalapenos until enough fat has rendered from the bacon to soften the onions, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, dark brown sugar, and molasses.
  4. Drain the beans and reserve the soaking liquid. Add the drained beans to the Dutch oven. Place the soaking liquid in a measuring cup and add enough vegetable broth to equal 4 cups of liquid. Add the liquid to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Add in cayenne, black pepper and salt. Give them a stir and cover with the lid. Place the Dutch oven in the oven for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 665.8 Kcal (2788 kJ)
Calories from fat 279.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.01g 48%
Cholesterol 49.89mg 17%
Sodium 1232.79mg 51%
Potassium 1571.4mg 33%
Total Carbs 71.47g 24%
Sugars 23.18g 93%
Dietary Fiber 16.18g 65%
Protein 27.17g 54%
Vitamin C 13.1mg 22%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 316.46 Kcal (1325 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.74g 48%
Cholesterol 23.71mg 17%
Sodium 585.95mg 51%
Potassium 746.9mg 33%
Total Carbs 33.97g 24%
Sugars 11.02g 93%
Dietary Fiber 7.69g 65%
Protein 12.91g 54%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 22%
Iron 2.4mg 27%
Calcium 87mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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