food

Okay...so I needed a category for the baked beans recipe.
24 Feb

Nostalgia and Shrimp Sauce

Posted by Jeff in food, memories

Yes, it's that time of year again, friends. A couple of weeks ago, I took another trip to Tuscaloosa as a corporate representative at the career fair. I promise I'm going to try to write about things other than my trips there, but it always seems like I come away from these trips with more to say than usual. Fortunately, I'm in a much less introspective mood than usual, and you even get a few pictures this time. Read more »

24 Oct

A Recipe of My Own

Posted by Jeff in food

UPDATE (11/26/02): I made this again today and adjusted a couple of things. I cut the bacon to half a package, firmed up the cooking time (an hour is a bit too long), and modified the directions on the onions a bit so that you don't have to drain them.

I piddled around with this one until I think I have it right. Thanks to Monica for helping me find what was missing. I just happened to think that Misty and Stephen will be having these for the first time on Sunday. More converts!!

Jeff's Southern Baked Beans

2 cans (~15 ounces each) of pork and beans (NOT canned baked beans...too much sugar)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup Heinz ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1/2 package of bacon
1 large onion

*Fry the bacon until it is just a little under-done (not browned at all). Drain it (reserve the fat) and cut into small chunks.
*Finely chop the onion and fry it in a little of the bacon fat. Cook until soft and partially caramelized.
*Combine the brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, and onions in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
*Gently stir in the bacon and beans until everything is distributed evenly.
*Pour into a lubricated 13x9 (or similar) glass baking dish.
*Bake at 350 degrees until it looks right (about 45 minutes). It should be thick and bubbly, but don't let the sugar brown.