De’s Baked Beans

For as long as I can remember this classic dish, baked beans,  has been a part of my life. As a kid I remember when Mom would grab a can of Van Camp’s pork and beans off the shelf. That usually meant they would be doctored up for our supper meal. Yum!

In Mr. Farmer’s family, pork and beans were on the table most of the time, served cold. I found that a bit odd. I just wasn’t used to opening a can of beans and having this dish for a staple. The main reason, though, was that our moms knew beans were good for us and filled us up. Beans are packed full of fiber which is great for our innards. 🙂 They are rich with vitamins and minerals and continue to be a staple for most all of us. Also, beans are rather cost-effective.

I honestly have to say I never throw out leftover baked beans. They still get gobbled up to this day. So….I encourage you to stock the pantry with beans whenever there’s a sale and keep a package of bacon in the freezer. Onions and sugar and ketchup are always around this house, so whether I fix the beans on the stove top, which only takes a few minutes, or stick them in the oven for that long-baked flavor-filled dish, I always try to keep this dish’s ingredients on hand.

And what can you pair baked beans with? Just about anything you desire. My favorites, though, are hamburgers, roast beef, fried chicken and pork chops.

So……stock up. You’ll be ready for company, church pot-luck or the  new family moving to town. 🙂

Yummy!

Enjoy!