Dutch Oven – Hell’s Kitchen Recipes

My wife's side of the family (Irish) loves homemade baked beans. It's a family tradition that her Uncle Bill makes the baked beans every year for the family 4th of July picnic. Nowadays I like to make our own style, I kicked it up by incorporating some spice to work against the natural blandness of the beans. What are Baked Beans? Baked beans are a dish consisting of beans, occasionally baked yet, in spite of the name, typically cooked, in a sauce. Many commercially canned baked beans are made from haricot beans, also known as a navy bean in a sauce. In Ireland, and also Great Britain, a tomato sauce is mostly used when cooking. How to Make Homemade Gordon Ramsay Baked Beans and Potato Cakes Below is a modern twist on a homemade baked beans recipe we loved as children. Now go gather your equipment and let’s start cooking. Equipment Needed for Homemade Baked Beans Recipe: Chefs knifeCutting boardDutch oven or casserole dish 4 qt. Saucepan12” Skillet Wooden spoon 1. Brown Bacon-Pancetta in Casserole Dish Place an ovenproof saucepan or casserole dish over medium heat and add a dash of oil. Once hot, add the thick bacon/pancetta, a little pepper, and the chill and fry until cooked through but not crisping. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, then add the onion and cook over low heat until completely tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in half the sugar, then add the vinegar. Boil for 1 minute, then add Worcestershire sauce to taste. 2. Add Tomatoes and Beans Stir in the tomato sauce and season with a good pinch of salt and pepper, the remaining sugar and a couple of shakes of Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4–5 minutes. Add the beans and cook for a further 5–10 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened and the beans are really soft and tender. 3. Make Potato Cakes Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth (or use a potato ricer), add the butter and mix well. Add 4 tablespoons of the flour along with a pinch of salt and pepper and stir well. The aim is to form a dough, so add a little more flour if necessary. Using your hands, roll pieces of the dough into balls just larger than a golf ball. Place them on a lightly floured work surface and flatten them into little cakes about 1⁄2 in thick. Chill for 20 minutes. 4. Frying Potato Cakes Place a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat and add a dash of olive oil. When hot, fry the potato cakes on either side (in batches if necessary) until golden and crisping slightly. While cooking, season with a pinch of salt and add a small knob of butter to the pan. Drain the cakes on kitchen paper to remove any excess oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning of the beans as necessary, adding a little more vinegar and/or Worcestershire sauce, as well as salt and pepper. Gordon Ramsay Side Recipes