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 TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins15 minsNone3–5 Servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 CupLuncheon MeatCubed
¼ CupOnionChopped
2 TbspButter or MargarineDivided
1 TbspKetchupNone
1 can (21 oz)Pork & BeansCampbell’s brand recommended
Generous DashCinnamonNone
½ CupPeach SlicesCanned, drained suggested

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Meat and Aromatics

  1. 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

  1. Stir in the 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 can (21 oz) Campbell’s pork & beans, generous dash cinnamon, and ½ cup canned peach slices.
  2. 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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