Baked Beans
📜 Collection: LouiseCollection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A delightful vintage side dish featuring baked beans combined with cubed luncheon meat, onions, and a surprising touch of canned peach slices. Quick to prepare on the stovetop, it offers a sweet and savory flavor profile.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 15 mins | None | 3–5 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Luncheon Meat | Cubed |
| ¼ Cup | Onion | Chopped |
| 2 Tbsp | Butter or Margarine | Divided |
| 1 Tbsp | Ketchup | None |
| 1 can (21 oz) | Pork & Beans | Campbell’s brand recommended |
| Generous Dash | Cinnamon | None |
| ½ Cup | Peach Slices | Canned, drained suggested |
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Meat and Aromatics
- In a saucepan, brown the 1 cup cubed luncheon meat and cook the ¼ cup chopped onion in 2 tbsp butter or margarine until tender and translucent.
Step 2: Simmer and Combine
- Stir in the 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 can (21 oz) Campbell’s pork & beans, generous dash cinnamon, and ½ cup canned peach slices.
- Heat thoroughly, stirring now and then until bubbling and heated through.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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