What type of beans are in heinz baked beans?
White Haricot beans. Boston Baked Beans This is how baked beans should be – the real American sort and not a bit like the ones that come in tins. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dried white haricot beans 1 level teaspoon English mustard powder 2 level tablespoons black treacle 2 level tablespoons soft dark brown sugar 2 level tablespoons tomato purée 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 onion, peeled and sliced 1 bay leaf 12 oz (350 g) streaky belly of pork, in one piece salt and freshly milled black pepper You will also need a large saucepan and a lidded casserole with a capacity of 6 pints (3.5 litres). Measure 3 pints (1.7 litres) water into a large saucepan, add the beans, bring to the boil and boil gently for about 2-3 minutes; then remove the pan from the heat and leave on one side for about 1 hour, or until the water has cooled. Now return the beans to the heat and simmer uncovered until the bean skins burst when you lift them out of the water (which will take around 45 minut
