Baked beans are a comfort food for many UK households, and now you can elevate their flavour by adding this one unexpected ingredient that’s probably already in your kitchen
Baked beans are a food staple in many British households, and now Brits can spice up their taste buds by adding this one unexpected ingredient.
They’ve been around for centuries, with Henry Heinz first introducing them back in 1886. Baked beans are incredibly versatile and can be paired with a wide range of foods, including jacket potatoes, toast, sausage, and eggs. You’re bound to see them on a traditional English Breakfast.
But, when it comes to elevating the flavour of baked beans, there are ways to do so, catering to all preferences. Cooking is about experimenting with different flavours until you come up with the perfect recipe.
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While most of us are happy with just adding a stick of butter or cheese, a Reddit post just revealed one surprising ingredient to add on, and you might already have it in your kitchen.
In the search for “enhancing baked beans from a can”, a Reddit user shared: “A squirt of yellow mustard along with your ingredients is pretty OK too. Might as well throw in some fresh cracked black pepper and a generous bit of garlic as well.”
Adding mustard, adds a tangy and flavourful kick to the dish. It’s an interesting way to turn a staple add-on into a meal by adding other ingredients and spices.
Another comment suggested: “Fry up some onions, get them nice and caramelised, add some peppers, toss in some mustard when you add the canned beans. Pork, bacon, ham is optional, I usually leave them vegetarian. I think they are already sweet enough so I don’t add extra sugar.”
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Baked beans are a good source of nutrients, containing lots of fibre, protein and minerals – including iron, potassium and zinc. It also contributes to a person’s daily intake of vitamins.
Nonetheless, it’s still important to keep an eye on the salt and sugar content. According to the BBC, half a can of baked beans purchased at a supermarket can contain approximately 9g of sugar, which equates to 10% of the daily reference intake. It also has 1.3g of salt, which is 20% of the daily recommended amount.
Have you tried adding mustard to your baked beans? If it’s your first time trying these unexpected combinations, let us know your thoughts in the comments below!