Healthy Side Dish Recipes: Slow Cooker Homemade Beans | Submitted By: TLEFURGEY

3 cups dry navy beans, soaked overnight or boiled for one hour1 1/2 cups ketchup1 1/2 cups water1/4 cup molasses1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon dry mustard1 tablespoon salt6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup brown sugarDrain soaking liquid from beans, and place them in a Slow Cooker. Stir ketchup, water, molasses, onion, mustard, salt, bacon, and brown sugar into the beans until well mixed. Cover, and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally if possible, though not necessary. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

Total Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1313mgTotal Carbs: 57.1g    Dietary Fiber: 12.9gProtein: 12.5g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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I'm choosing not to post stars as to throw off the rating, but frankly, I was disappointed. Not in the sauce, which tasted wonderful, but in the fact the beans never finished cooking! I think the bottom line is to follow the advice of a previous reviewer & soak + boil before slow cooking. The allrecipes site has an advice section, which addresses the issue, I've pasted it below. Time your Seasoning For the most part, you can go ahead and add spices, seasonings and aromatics to your pot o' beans when you start cooking them, but there are a few things that you should never add until the end: salt, and anything acidic, like tomato products, lemon juice, wine and vinegar. Salt will toughen the skins of the beans, and acids can keep beans from ever getting soft. Once your beans are tender, you may add these ingredients to your heart's content. I'm coming back to let you know I've tried this recipe again, but soaked the dry beans overnight, simmering in the morning till soft. Worked beautifully! I will use this recipe's ratios in the future, but those beans are being cooked first! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
151 users found this review helpful I'm choosing not to post stars as to throw off the rating, but frankly, I was disappointed. ... After reading the reviews, I altered the recipe a bit and they turned out just fine. I actually did the "quick soak" method on my beans...boiled them for a few minutes, and then left them sitting in the covered pot for an hour before draining them and putting them in the crock pot with the bacon, onion and seasonings. I coked them on "high" for 4 hours, until they were moderately tender, then added the ketchup and cooked on low for another six hours. I also cut the brown sugar in half, since others mentioned it was too sweet. Next time I wouldn't though...because I kind of like mine a little sweet. Overall, good recipe, but it did seem like something was missing..and I just couldn't place it. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
10 users found this review helpful After reading the reviews, I altered the recipe a bit and they turned out just fine. I...

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Easter Recipes: Salmon Deviled Eggs with Homemade Mayonnaise | Submitted By: DCTINK

Homemade Mayonnaise:2 egg yolks, room temperature1 clove garlic, pressed1/2 cup vegetable oil1 pinch salt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste12 eggs1 shallot, minced1 (6 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked1 pinch salt and pepper to tasteTo make the mayonnaise, beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl with an electric mixer or hand blender. Slowly blend in the oil, one tablespoon at a time while mixing constantly. Continue to add oil until the consistency is a little thicker than regular mayonnaise. Pierce the garlic clove, and stir it around in the mixture until it releases its juice. Remove the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon at a time. Go slow, this will thin the mayonnaise a bit. Place the eggs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain and cool. Peel off the shells, and cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks, and place them into a medium bowl. Place the egg whites on a serving plate. To the yolks, add shallot, salmon, 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. If the mixture seems dry, stir in more mayonnaise. Spoon into the egg white halves and chill or serve. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 94 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 126mg

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Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by lana    8 IN THE MORNING, FORGOT TO BUY MAYO, MADE FROM THIS RECIPE. EXCELLENT. I KNOW VINEGAR KEEPS THE WHITE COLOR AND LEMON JUICE DOESN'T. EITHER WILL MAKE EGG CHANGE CHEMISTRY SO IT ABSORBS MORE OIL. I USE TABASCO INSTEAD OF BLACK PEPPER, AND THE MIXER RUINS MAYO, HAND WHISK IS SLOWER AND WON'T BREAK THE EGGS. MY ARMS ARE USED TO THE WHISK...DIDN'T REMEMBER THE EGG/OIL RATIO, THAT'S WHY I SEARCHED FOR THIS RECIPE. I JUST LIKE HOMEADE STUFF BETTER THAN SPENDING MORE AND BUYING STOREBOUGHT. FRESHER. YOU SHOULDN'T REFRIGERATE THE MAYO FOR 8 HOURS TOO, HAS TO FINISH SETTING UP BEFORE REFRIGERATING IT. HOPE THESE TIPS ARE USEFUL. THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR A GREAT RECIPE, IN MY CASE, JUST THE MAYO. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
27 users found this review helpful 8 IN THE MORNING, FORGOT TO BUY MAYO, MADE FROM THIS RECIPE. EXCELLENT. I KNOW VINEGAR KEEPS...

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