Cooking With Gourmet Coffee

If you love baked beans, you must try this version flavored with coffee, molasses, and brandy. Starting with canned beans makes this recipe quick and easy.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup strong coffee
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 Tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons powdered dry mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 ounce brandy
• 1 large can (about 14 ounces) red kidney beans, drained
• 1 large can (about 14 ounces) pinto beans, drained
• 1 sweet onion, sliced thin

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325 F.

In a small saucepan, combine coffee, cider vinegar, butter, molasses, dry mustard, garlic, salt, liquid smoke, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a slow boil and gently simmer sauce for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in brandy.

Place beans in a glass casserole dish and top with sauce. Stir to combine. Top with sliced onions. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings