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Baked Beans

 
Baked Beans
baked beans
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Other Names:boston baked beans

What are Baked Beans?

Baked Beans, Commonly referred to as "Boston Baked Beans". This dish is typically prepared with navy beans, molasses, brown sugar and salt pork. The recipe dates back to Puritan Boston and was prepared on Saturday night with leftovers being used on Sunday as cooking was not allowed on the Sabbath.

The term Boston Baked Beans also refers to a type of candy that consists of candy coated peanuts.  This candy was the invention of the Ferrara Pan Candy Company around 1930.

Substitute for Baked Beans

Canned beans, black beans, pinto beans

Equivalents

1 gallon baked beans = 20 to 22 servings

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Nutrition Information For Baked Beans

Serving Size
1 cup
 
Calories
283
Calories from Fat
36
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
0%
Cholesterol 18mg
10%
Sodium 845mg
40%
Potassium
653g
20%
Total Carbohydrate 53g
20%
Dietary Fiber 11g
40%
Sugars 22g
Protein 13g
30%
 
Vitamin A  0% • Vitamin C  0%
Calcium  0% • Iron  0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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