Baked Beans - 18th Century Cooking

In this episode we cook a couple of baked bean dishes, you will love them!
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[@corgifloofi4840]

why can't I stop watching these even when i'm never going to make any of it?

[@Dichtsau]

hahaha same here, i'm vegan and love to watch him cooking xD

[@gtarbmx]

i think you will, it doesn't hurt to try

[@damianoferrario4330]

@@Dichtsau i think you can substitute the pork with some other ingredient. i heard from a Norwegian friend that there is an algae that when fried has a taste similar to that of bacon. i wonder if it can be used for flavouring a vegan version of this recipe.

[@WillowThomkin]

STARTED off with Medieval cooking for peasants (Now I feel like having a Salmon/mushy-pea dark bread sandwich after that), THEN IT escalated to.... THIS!? KZbin can take you to some dark alleyways for good eats.

[@tcorbett72]

OMG I was just having that exact same thought before I started scrolling! lol

[@ヘネッセイラセッル]

"This distinguished gentlemen feasting on a delicious concoction procured from a pot heated in the earth!"

[@annebuus3409]

Time for zit clearance

[@annebuus3409]

Dir zits die

[@GooseTheObsidianPaladin]

2020: me and the boys at 2 am looking for beans

[@jeffreyloskoskill4901]

Dude it's just beans

[@jarnbradley9556]

this dude eating beans

[@Fanatiqual]

i want to eat at a restaurant that serves everything this guy makes

[@Mike_Dubo]

I know a guy with a suped up delorean. Goes from 2019 to 1776, in 10 seconds.

[@Alexlemay17200]

Just time travel to the 1800s. Every restaurant would be serving these dishes

[@Earthstar_Review]

Watch your nutmeg levels!

[@jessehenderson2967]

New business idea: Homestead BnB. Come for the ancient cooking techniques, stay for the hole in the ground toilets.

[@sherylhoward4831]

Restaurants at Colonial Williamsburg were wonderful! It will probably be years before I can go back.

[@guidenredhawk]

This captures the essence of the classic PBS shows I grew up watching in the mid 90's! This channel is an instant classic that I can always come back to and get great enjoyment from watching. I can also learn something new every time!

[@UberWagen]

Perfect description. There was this in the 90s and, in my region, a state outdoor channel that would show you all kinds of herbs and items in the woods you could use for things.

[@jaredshepard8581]

Hear hear!

[@danielagreen1799]

I remember those days.when television had many educational, beneficial shows for kids.i dont envy this generation at all.

[@BodywiseMustard]

It's spelled '90s

[@dan797]

I grew up in New England. We had baked beans every Saturday night they would bake in a bean pot in the oven at 200° for about eight hours, my mother used to put a little fresh ginger in there also and my mom would make steamed brown bread

[@hoarexloux5563]

Steamed bread? That's something new I heard today

[@peterjohn2473]

That's a great memory

[@lukasmadrid1945]

Never tried ginger in my beans, will have to give it a go

[@kentallard8852]

brown bread is a very traditional addition

[@Sunshine-un5ww]

Share a recipe with us!

[@vickylombardi7908]

Mother baked beans every Saturday...All day in the oven...I loved them. Use to even take them to school in my sandwich. The kids laughed me, but I did it anyway. Enjoy beans on toast at breakfast even to this day. Those were DELICIOUS BEANS ! We also sold them to the restaurants and stores in town. Wonderful memory ❤️ 👀

[@thevashfan12392]

strange how that never was the case where I lived; then again my heritage is norwegian-german influence sausage was life blood for breakfast and certain dinners fish was for if you hated sausage lefse with literally any smoked or pickled fish was a special occasion; I **LOVE** lefse with smoked fish to this day!

[@jordanwalker8323]

My grandmother made them too and they are so delicious people have lost appreciation for HOME COOKED meals.

[@rndullrobinson3076]

what did she put in them, any secrets?

[@im4485]

did they make you gassy?

[@patkeeler6645]

When they're hungry & his eating well!! Last laugh

[@rnorthey4008]

I accidentally spent my food budget this week on beer, so I raided my pantry and managed to summon most of the ingredients to make this. I'm currently baking it in my oven, thanks for saving me from starvation lol

[@antoninjanku3358]

"accidentally" :D

[@KitKat-nz3up]

How did it turn out?

[@churchgest]

Please tell us how it was

[@FreestyleFreelancer]

Yeah, how'd they turn out?

[@shannonnaegele4075]

Omg you made me laugh out loud for sure! 😂🍻

[@jenniemyers5220]

this is almost the exact recipe we use for Sunday supper on my father's side. except the ingredients mustard, pork, butter salt pepper go in the bottom, then add the beans and sink a while skinned onion half out of the beans, pour 1/2 cup molasses on top then the water. I'm 40, and this recipe goes back generations. delicious. we all have our own bean pots. my mom has my grandmothers.

[@BrotherTree1]

It's really lovely how recipes are passed on from generations to generations. Long may it continue!

[@JB-zo7ln]

No doubt. You like to eat beans. That's wonderful. I enjoy them too. I was always a bit wary of making my own, but after reading now I can imagine how delicious they must be when you make your own from scratch.

[@seecanon5840]

The molasses really makes the dish. I use blackstrap since it's easier to get. Just add a half cup white or brown sugar.

[@lorisutherland7728]

Bean pots for cooking in an oven or for in the ground

[@ritalawson7020]

I'll bet you lot never have spiders and other bugs sounds like free pest control

[@Violetcas97]

Baked beans will always be a perfect late autumn/winter meal. It’s delicious, hearty, and sticks to your ribs and keeps you warm in those cold months. Definitely a comfort food for me

[@davestelling]

And, the whole house smells so good on a brisk, autumn day... (!)

[@JohnMcKillop]

3:20 my mother used to use stewing beef and a shin bone when making 'bean jar' (baked beans). Others would use a pigs trotter and belly pork... Both were delicious... Common practice was to take the 'bean jar' to the baker, who charged a penny, on a Friday night and pick it up on a Sunday afternoon... Oh boy, it was so good... 👍

[@CheatsGameAndCodes]

You need a TV show man. Would watch 24/7

[@FreeFormedMind]

Would be awesome if PBS picked him up for a series!

[@CheatsGameAndCodes]

FreeFormedMind Yup, have they tried to pilot them? If not they really should.

[@MrAwawe]

pbs sucks

[@JeffDeWitt]

He's got one, this is it! The shows are entertaining, informative, bite sized and the production values are top notch, plus he gets to advertise his store and promote his hobby.

[@jamesosborn5485]

He's got one. We are watching it. :) The strict definition of television is a visual presentation, (visio, to see) accessible over a long distance. (Tele) So what is on the Internet is just as much a form of television as the older kind; it's simply that the older kind is carried by radio, whereas this is by TCP/IP. TCP/IP itself can be sent over radio as well.

[@blindpringles]

Its strange going back and watching your older videos. You've gotten so much better at all of this it's crazy! You're a better presenter now, you shoot things better, it all sounds better. Keep up the good work brother!

[@blacktemplar2377]

He hasn't aged a day.

[@bombidil3]

His confidence and his presence on the camera has become truly wonderful compared to his hurried, worried origins! Very inspirational!

[@jamesbenz3228]

Agreed but I do enjoy the simplicity of these videos

[@patkeeler6645]

Eat with mash potatoes

[@townsends]

The spoon at 3:33 is one of our horn spoons. They look a lot like pastic but they are not, HS-730 on our website www.townsends.us/products/horn-spoon-hs730-p-134

[@bitchpuddin]

Spoon Clank!

[@BasicPsychology101]

Thanks for the spoon link. I think I may have added too much salt pork (despite soaking it in water for hours and rotating the water a couple times)... I think I used too much mustard powder too, LOL. I also used Pinto beans, but next time I'll use Navy beans, I think Navy is what he used here. He gave measurements to use for the seasoning and sweetener, but I don't know how much dried beans, onions or salt pork should have been used. I went with 1 pound of dried beans and 3/4 of an onion, but now I'm thinking I should have gone a lot more easy on the salt pork, used a tbsp of mustard powder instead of the massive spoonful I used,... hmmmm and maybe just half an onion next time (my onion was a huge one though, if I used a medium onion I'd dice up the whole thing). It doesn't feel like I used enough beans, but that's probably because I went too heavy on the pork and onion. I did find an interesting reference, in the early 1900's the "Farm Women’s Union of Alberta" published some cook books, and one recipe in the second edition was titled “Boston Baked Beans” and very well may be based on a much older cooking recipe from the 1800's, I think I'll use that recipe as a reference for portions, but will stay with the ingredients list noted in this video.

[@ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim]

That is so cool!

[@brookenelson8203]

I just now stumbled on this gem of a channel, I’m a New Englander, born and raised and I just love learning about the history and culture of the area. Nothing beats a fresh batch of New England baked beans.

[@patkeeler6645]

I send these clips to friends

[@tcm2336]

I can remember watching this very shortly after it was released. Cant believe it was almost 10 years ago and how far Townsends have (deservedly) come since! :)

[@imranatheistformer-muslim3884]

This isn't a bad idea for a restaurant theme. Old fashioned but delicious food made in the traditional way

[@Weaver_Games]

Just gotta wait 6 hours for your order of beans though :p

[@nicolerok4167]

Go to colonial Williamsburg Virginia. They've got 5 taverns just like thid

[@WolfyAteUrSocks]

Haha good luck getting past health inspections though "Is that... ash? How'd you get ash in your beans??"

[@zzxp1]

@@WolfyAteUrSocks There is nothing wrong with wood ashes, probably more clean than your average restaurant fork. Ashes are also an abrasive and were used as an ingredient in the making of soap.

[@WolfyAteUrSocks]

@@zzxp1 *facepalm* I'm sure a smidge of wood ash wouldn't hurt... But to make soap out of ash you're actually making lye, which will kill you if you decide to ingest too much Just because soap cleans, does not mean it's good to eat, friend, :)

[@snuffleupagus8303]

This guy needs to open a restaurant!

[@snuffleupagus8303]

+whowantsabighug I didn't say anything.

[@snuffleupagus8303]

+whowantsabighug my bad

[@gorillaau]

+Joey of the Priuses An 18th century themed restaurant with all front of house staff dressed in period costume would be a entertaining night out though.

[@tenou213]

Agreed it'd be interesting. Depending on the dish, you might want to make an order a few hours in advance but that shouldn't be too big an issue.

[@gorillaau]

+tenou213 Or a few items are prepared ahead of time... similar to ordering a Lasagne or Lamb Shank today, one dish that can't be cooked to order from scratch. Darn. I should make myself dinner. :-)

[@Niambag]

As a French Canadian, baked beans are still a common food for me. I cook them in my family's ancestral pot.

[@gretchenburgess6628]

Yes! My french Canadian grandmother made backed beans in a low oven overnight Saturday, so we could eat them Sunday.

[@daemoh3696]

@@christophertoole6994 its all over the world lmao

[@pinkeysherbet7249]

My family does too! I’m from coastal Maine and we either eat homemade or B&M beans and brown bread. Bush’s doesn’t make good beans, it’s very sad.

[@zerotodona1495]

Sarah Weiler it’s what some of have. It’s not the best, but it’s cheap.

[@kaom4713]

Bruh lmao

[@burnedbread4691]

Watching this nine years later, i think this was my first Townsends video... Now it seems like this was an eternity ago, and John has developed a very vibrant and endearing stage persona. This early video has the same charm and exceptional craftmanship with food but feels almost... hectic in comparison to more recent Townsends. All i'm saying is, it's been a fantastic 9 years and here's to decades more!

[@jontech7]

I made the maple baked beans and baked them for 12 hours. I don't think I've ever tasted baked beans so good, this is such a great recipe!

[@walterric]

At what temperature? Thank you.

[@yourstepdad9011]

I love seeing people with so much passion for what they do, keep up the good work man

[@Paperbutton9]

The Grim Reaper when is my turn

[@sue-annmccartymartin9599]

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[@tokyozardoz]

When I was a kid we still had the custom of having baked beans on Sunday. I never knew the reason until watching this video. Thanks!

[@winfieldjohnson125]

My Dad told us they had baked beans on Saturday night........?.......Yes, he was born and raised in New England....He also put ketchup and bread and butter pickles on them *shudder*.

[@TimeTravelingFetus]

@@winfieldjohnson125 Bread and pickles I can understand, but ketchup...? People scare me sometimes, man.

[@Darqshadow]

@@winfieldjohnson125 the pickles I understand, bread and butter is a favorite of mine, but ketchup/katsup? Why?

[@pineo81]

Love this. I grew up in Nova Scotia, every Saturday we had baked beans and brown bread. I'm from an old New England family, baked beans are in my blood.

[@ZeliardFTW]

I prefer tomato based baked beans, being Australian. But Americans prefer ones with sugar hence why he used molasses and maple syrup. But I love baked beans too! Perfect meal with a couple pieces of toast.

[@HungerGamesFan88]

You may want to get that checked...

[@FrikInCasualMode]

Same in Poland :) We add tomato paste and a bit of sugar to beans. And instead of salted pork we add cuts of smoked ham, bacon and polish sausages.

[@DraGunnTiss]

my Mom and Grandparents were from New Hampshire, came out west during WWII when Grandpa was in the Navy. I grew up with baked beans made from scratch and brown bread (canned) on Saturdays. I inherited my Grandma's bean pot and serving bowls, and have used them occasionally. I even surprised my Mom with home made brown bread. People out here think brown bread is wheat bread (LOL) It's hard to find, so might have to dig out recipe and make my own, and now I want to find the bean pot and make some!

[@pineo81]

I try to explain what brown bread is to people from the rest of Canada. They think it's wholewheat.

[@williamrobinson4265]

I can't believe this video is almost 10 year old! I still think it's one of the best! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments since

[@AnxiousFly]

"Dont go crazy with pepper!" me on my second pound of pepper this morning: ಠ_ಠ

[@kaylawuvscookies]

Pepper is for real boys. *edit* and real girls of course.

[@jacksonguillory8114]

@@kaylawuvscookies no, no feminazis

[@vincentperratore4395]

Oh, that's all right! I'm crazy already!

[@KageTheDanish]

* *nervously laughs in absolutely hating the taste of pepper* *

[@BigDaddy-ti7fh]

Always use 239 beans if you use more they will be too forty

[@keithrayeski3147]

LOL!!!

[@exwhyz9367]

Bob Gillis - Very droll. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@aprilgarrahan3245]

Lol good one.

[@dawn-blade]

Dad stop

[@AtomicTridium]

@@dawn-blade Dad DON'T STOP ;)

[@Pieces_Of_Eight]

I have always wondered where 'Boston Baked Beans' originated -- mystery solved, right down to the charming ceramic container! Both versions look truly delicious, I hope to give these both a sound try soon. Thank you as always!

[@marissavaneck1358]

There's something very pure and good about this channel. Thank you for making these videos! You seem like a good man in many ways.

[@kanethompson708]

Agree.

[@ohthatguy.140]

I love watching these older ones and you can see how far John has come with his confidence on camera and the overall delivery. Seeing his progress is a nice humanly quality that makes watching these videos so authentic.

[@Phenom98]

🅱️aked 🅱️eans

[@TheBLGL]

Then you realize dude probably started the channel just to sell his products for the living history/reenactment community, but now he has millions of followers who have never even dressed up in colonial garb for Halloween, much less for reenactment, but for some reason we all love this channel. 😂

[@opybrook7766]

Years ago I learned to boil dried beans for about 30 min then add 1 tsp of baking soda and boil another 20 min. Drain, rinse then in clean water put back on stove or put in oven covered with water. add flavoring as desired and boil/cook until tender. The baking soda removed the gas properties in the beans.

[@MrPSaun]

We still do this in the part of Maine I'm from. We call them "Bean Hole Beans". When I was kid the town used to hold a "Bean Hole Supper". It's really a shame the town no longer holds the event along with the "Applefest". I still try to make baked beans this way at least once a year, but it really only works for large groups of people. Love the video. Especially with the Autumn setting. Reminds me of home :)

[@MrRourk]

MrPSaun That's what he needs to do next. Backed Apples!

[@GlidingChiller]

The toxin in beans is no joke. I once poisened myself with undercooked beans and spent an hour in the night switching between the toilet and the sink.

[@gregorymalchuk272]

GlidingChiller It's not a joke. Kidney beans are deadly poisonous if not thoroughly cooked.

[@ravingrooster5206]

lovely story XD

[@harrymason1053]

You also should pour off the soaking water to eliminate most gassiness.

[@kennyholeater2494]

Is there a difference?

[@SiliconBong]

Max ,everytime?maybe it's an intolerence to the sauce...

[@lancebrown1110]

Nice job as always from the Townsend folk! Born New Englander here and baked beans, home made bread, brown bread with Indian or Tapioca pudding was a Saturday night staple growing up! Oh the magnificent aroma that would be there while the beans and bread baked!

[@townsends]

Lance Brown I always love the fall comes and we want to warm up the house. We bake beans all day long and the smell is wonderful, but not as good as the beans when they come out. Thanks for watching!

[@lancebrown1110]

Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. You are welcome! i should mention I inherited the old Maine, family bean pot, LOL

[@crookedriver2079]

+Lance Brown I grew up in Virginia and We had baked beans and Boston brown bread regularly - although my mother was from New York originally, which might have had something to do with it.

[@livenotbylies4412]

My grandmother was French Canadian, and your baked bean recipe was almost identical to hers...she would use bacon rather than salt pork, and put whole onions on the top of the beans, rather than chopped. Also, she would add baking soda to the water when boiling the beans. I always thought that was to help clean them, but after hearing your video I wonder if it helped remove that toxin as well.

[@gdelan1]

10 years ago! Still one of my favorites

[@christiandelvalle2594]

Haha he eatin beans in the movie theater

[@superIBM1231]

Christian Del Valle I heard he was watching cars 2

[@l0lLorenzol0l]

By jove this colonial is eating beans in the theater!

[@CountlessPWNZ]

it was quite embarrassing, i heard.

[@courtney1496]

*sigh* Can't escape this meme, can I? D:

[@14112ido]

I come here for the meme. Not disappointed. 👌

[@SandraNelson063]

I have walked into a Quebecois bakery where they made real, honest to God home made baked beans with loads of brown sugar. I almost went to my knees. The smell should have been bottled and sold to raise the dead. Happiness and comfort on a plate!

[@slipknot9023]

Sandra Nelson I live in Montreal.and would love to check it out! do you know the name of the bakery?

[@SandraNelson063]

slipknot9023 This was years ago, in the Orleans area just outside of Ottawa. In what was the village downtown area on St. Joseph's Boulevard. It was part of an area of family run small businesses that sadly became defunct when the big grocery store and mall came to the area. You could try driving down that stretch of St. Joseph's, but I think all those little shops are gone. The butcher, the veg/ fruit store, the bakery. Sometimes progress sucks.

[@slipknot9023]

Agreed. Thanks for the reply anyways, when i get back to ottawa ill def check the area out.

[@TheRp424]

I made this with a combo of bacon and pork shoulder (unsalted) came out amazing, thanks!

[@garethmeyer2054]

As soon as this video started I knew I was gonna love this, food, history and diy cooking all mixed together. I rarely like or subscribe to anything but this guy deserves it.

[@pillullis]

I love watching and rewatching these videos. Following the process of how the food is prepared as well the history behind them is always more interesting than just talking about it. Yes, I'm looking at you Max Miller.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I've been making a few of this channel's recipes, and I made the molasses beans in my Dutch oven and cooked them with coals from my fire pit. I let them go for five hours, refreshing the coals as needed. They were easily the best baked beans I've had, and my brother agreed. We used homemade salt pork and ate the beans with some marinated hunks of beef that we cooked on skewers over the fire.

[@ollieschannel5871]

Did you change the water of the rinsed salt pork? Also, what kind of beans?

[@VaveeDances]

Oh my gosh....this is the recipe (with molasses) my family has used for over 300 years. What a treat to see it here!

[@frog8220]

wow, this editing and microphone quality really holds up in 2019. Also the script, and Jons positivity! 10/10!

[@pieceofschmidtgames6389]

Great to see how far youve come in these 8 years. You are by far one of the best channels on youtube.

[@kennethflores93]

Use laurel leaves to break the issue of indigestion and it gives it a good taste

[@ericfricke4512]

Is that the same as bay leaves?

[@aprilbennett4161]

@@ericfricke4512 Yes, it's bay leaves.

[@isobelanderson6432]

Laurel is poisonous - Bay laurel is what you need to use or it will be your last supper

[@adriftdog]

@@isobelanderson6432 how poisonous is it ? Is it instant

[@adriftdog]

@dion m maybe

[@greatestever184]

"a toxin that causes problems with indigestion." Also known as horrific gas. :D I gotta tell ya man, you need to be on the food network. By far the one of the best channels on youtube. A while back I got very curious on how they used to eat back then, especially when writing one of my novels (I needed information on this subject) but I couldn't find anything to help me out. I'd look for recipes but every one I found was "modernized." Thank you for this channel! Although it makes me very hungry, I've finally watched nearly all of your episodes. Keep up the good work!

[@townsends]

Thank you for the extremely kind comments. I am so glad that the videos are helpful.

[@Procket12]

How bout some more beans Mr. Taggart? I'd say you've had enough!

[@Infested_Terran]

Fred Fuchs?? Fred Fuchs??? Oh no... not Fred Fuchs...

[@greatestever184]

kanook yay, a fellow avgn fan!

[@jacobthomas.c5823]

Jas. Townsend and Son, Inc. What kind of beans did you use and is that a horn spoon

[@107retired]

my grandparents worked in the mills (when America HAD mills and were independent), in Newmarket, NH. They tell of taking their beans to the local restaurant, (Kingmans or Rexalls Drug Store) store on Saturdays and the store owner would cook the beans all day while they worked. At the end of the day, they picked up dinner for that night....brown bread, beans and sometimes hot dogs....I remember my grandfather soaking the beans in later years....when the store didn't cook them any more and saturday work days at the mills was rare....any way.....he would prep them and my grandmother cooked them. We used molasses but I do from time to time use maple syrup....REAL maple syrup....not that high fructose corn syrup GMO garbage! Very New England.....lots of memories.....

[@AlasdairGR]

Humans have been genetically modifying plants and crops since the dawn of agriculture. GMOs don’t make you unhealthy and certainly won’t kill you, unlike those undercooked beans.

[@kingjames4886]

@@AlasdairGR selective breeding isn't the same as genetic modification... that's like calling a tornado a landscaping project.

[@jp_onyoutube]

(At Keith Rayesjki) That is really cool!

[@dd-by7ec]

It must be a horrible time back then, there was no cars 2 to watch while you eat your beans

[@prowlus]

And the mass flatulence attacks! Imagine every night . Frrrp, Frrrp, frrrp

[@singletona082]

Watch the wildlife, or the general traffic.

[@buttahXD]

@@singletona082 it's a joke about some guy eating baked beans at a Cars 2 showing

[@ericdee6802]

I love these early Townsend video productions, You have come along way John with video quality, you deserve your own TV show. ✌️

[@colincurley9751]

It’s amazing how far you guys have come even in presentation

[@recoveringweirdo5050]

Great, now my family is gona wonder why I'm burying $100 pots in the back yard and lighting fires. Edit: holy 18th century cow, over 900 likes!

[@Jo-si7xh]

Recovering Weirdo i giggled at this for 2 minutes straight. Thank you

[@typograf62]

My neighbours would probably think that I tried to get rid of a body if I did that.

[@recoveringweirdo5050]

@@typograf62 right?

[@arieheath7773]

They’re well worth the price. I’ve got a bunch of their cookware, drinkware, and utensils. The pots and mugs are all made in the U.S. at the walk in store.

[@robinjohnson8149]

Hilarious

[@J_Squatch]

The Lads and I at four bells searching for 🅱EANS

[@garygood6804]

Legends says they are still searching for beans.

[@kkwonbi8071]

it's been a year since this meme died and it still isn't funny

[@garygood6804]

@@kkwonbi8071 that's like....just your opinion dude...

[@kkwonbi8071]

@@garygood6804 i know

[@breakingaustin]

_The Lads and I_ Lmao the way you sad that in the correct way instead of 'Me and the Lads' cracked me up 😂😂

[@southstar44]

I like this channel, man. It’s cool to see what people ate long ago, and how they prepared those dishes. And I also like hearing about what life was like for folks back then. These are really great videos; keep up the good work! : )

[@iCantMakeMovies]

0:17 I love the matter-of-fact way he tells me that we're going to bake beans today

[@Tutelarhook]

Me and the townspeople at two ’o’ clock in the morn’ attempting to procure baked *beans*

[@georgiobenelli4854]

You were "procuring" your neighbors baked beans?? I don't blame you..

[@pariscloud2907]

Here in 2020. It's amazing how consistent the production quality is over the course of 8 years or so.

[@arunvibgyor4678]

This guy is just great.. Really good work

[@jasonck9635]

Great video , I’m glad I watched this video , cause you taught me something new today , I never knew about the toxins in beans that cause issues with digestion , I have some issues with digestion and I’m glad I learned that today 🙌

[@russelldouglas8746]

I've gotten so used to how John sounds in 2020 that his older, more direct, delivery hits in a funny way. Lol! Love this show.

[@jamesvarga312]

It's 2024 now while I'm watching it. Very odd to hear him 12 years ago. Voice very slightly higher, far more direct delivery. Strange to think he's 12 years older now. All of us are 12 years older than we were then.

[@greghanson3495]

Just watched this video you made 10 years ago. First - that looks really delicious - something I may have to try. Second, it's very impressive how good you were back then - but also how much more comfortable you are in front of the camera now. Well done!

[@shotofchill]

How the hell did he manage to not spill that many beans when pouring them out into the pots?

[@Skymallisd0pe]

He’s James Townsend. That’s how.

[@Lord_RavnFar_Tannerwise]

NUTMEG! Its a HELLOFA drug! Im James Townsend Biotch!

[@karabinjr]

He used to be a spy.

[@CrypteGardien]

Expertise in Sleight of Hand

[@348frank348]

@momentinpassing 😂😂😂

[@dlighted8861]

I first sautée the onions with one clove of garlic. To me they give a sweeter flavor.

[@theot.2869]

@joe jitsu lmao

[@jefflongsr2062]

From Ohio???

[@alexandriaharper5059]

I'm like so hooked on this channel, I honestly want to try half of these things. They seem so easy in the video, but like I bet they are much more difficult irl

[@keithrayeski3147]

just HALF!!?? lol!

[@Mattan172]

I am absolutely amazed that these videos have such an amazing level of quality 10 years later.

[@roygbiv5164]

A good tip when boiling beans. Boil them until, when you blow on them, the skin cracks, that should indicate the beans have been cooked enough to use.

[@aprilbennett4161]

I've gotten my hands upon a surprising blackstrap. It's flavor profile rides the line between medicinal blackstrap and lighter molasses types. It's strong and pretty sweet-- Sweet enough to be appropriate for this recipe. I commonly use it for a hearty dark brown sugar mix, as well as for cookies and cakes. It's fabulous in a plantation cake. I use Golden Barrel unsulfured blackstrap.

[@christopherhelms7290]

I love Golden Barrel blackstrap. Been using it in rye & wheat bread for ages. They also make an excellent sorghum syrup.

[@kikiadiwilhelm3214]

I've been eatin it by the spoonful since I was tiny!

[@maiashaver9272]

Stumbled on your videos this morning. My children are homeschooled and are learning how to make beans today. Thank you for your wonderful video!

[@brocklanders6172]

The one recipe was very reminiscent of a recipe handed down to me from my Mom - and her Mom, etc. 3 cans baked beans 1/2 tblsp onion powder 1/2 tblsp garlic powder 2 oz Dijon mustard 1 oz Worcestershire sauce 2 oz maple syrup (They used Aunt Jemima type stuff) 1 oz Ketchup My addition: 1 oz of Sriracha 4 bone-in pork chops (as fatty as you can get 'em). Black pepper for top of pork Preheat oven to 350 Mix all ingredients (minus pork) in large baking dish Nestle pork chops into beans but leave tops dry Sprinkle pork chop tops liberally with cracked pepper Bake for 1 1/2 hours or so Serve with cole slaw

[@brocklanders6172]

One important point: if you can't get anything but lean pork chops, lay a few strips of bacon over everything. It's important that fat drips slowly into the beans while baking. You will not believe how good this is. Especially on a cold night. This, and Shepard's Pie, were what my mom made for dinner when I was home from school on a snow day after sledding all day.

[@Zederok]

Oh man I have got to try this recipe thanks!!!!

[@brocklanders6172]

Zederok You will love it. Please let me know how it comes out.

[@carlosdenevier9538]

like the idea. here is my favorite bean-food: smoked salty pork beans onion garlic tomato pieces laurel dill salt pepper put them somehow together over a fire and ----> enjoy

[@Theycallmethek3]

Good lord that sounds heavenly

[@walrider2133]

So stew, kind of? Sounds delicious either way.

[@brendawei7356]

Without the molasses, it would not work for me

[@glennuno]

This is... so amazing, and the videos are thoughtful and well made ( really makes me want to eat EVERY dish, even the coffee egg thing he made in another video, i hate coffee as well ), not to mention to the food, oh gods, it looks amazing! I want to try and make some myself! :D

[@timrundkvist]

This is such a great dish. there's alot of videos about meat but what about fish and fishing in the 1800s? I'd love to know

[@townsends]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@davidcunetta4081]

Are there really that many weirdos like myself that long for the old simple ways of life? Goodness, I can't believe how many people are clicking on such an obscure topic. I love it. Love the channel. Sometimes I wish I had a time machine, but this is the next best thing. Trying to learn all the tricks to live an off-grid self-sustainable life someday. Thanks a bunch...

[@mariab8569]

David Cunetta Thought I wqs the only!

[@corn_pop6082]

Go watch the Outlander series (or read the books, which I haven't). Women travels back to 1740s Scotland. Very interesting.

[@katanatac]

I too wish for the 18th century life except mine would include electricity and running water.

[@Tombombadillo999]

David Cunetta it looks more cool through a channel. I think growing up in such contidions, being on starve mode much of the time, and eating probably the same thing all year round wouldnt be that cool. It would be different going back in time and being a rich lord or something. Even they had some ugly times tho.

[@lzad3764]

I’d like it too, but with antibiotics and birth control 😉.

[@rythymroach]

Definitely buying the small cast iron pot and lid, been searching for one that size, as most are much bigger thus much more costly! I want it for my regular cooking as well as camping do all tool! Water, teas, foods and stews!

[@ArcticGator]

Gregory House Can't beat cast iron for any kind of cooking!

[@tonyoliver2167]

Ten years later and I'm still in love with not only this channel but the baked bean. Be they with sliced and fr4ied pork, fried onions or both. I have beans at least 4 times a week.

[@PotatoSalad7777]

The goodness of his soul is so visible it blows my mind.

[@nowgoawayanddosomethinggoo8978]

next recommended video by youtube: "chemical warfare: history of poison gas"

[@singletona082]

the KZbin AI has a sense of humor.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Both mention mustard?

[@nolank2166]

Looooool #mustardgas #mustardseed

[@bethoneybee]

Oh man, i wish he would open an inn, or a bed & breakfast. I'd be there in a heartbeat even if the straw pallet would screw with my allergies!

[@gtw4546]

Beans can give you gas and they both have mustard. There is a certain logic to it.

[@shorgoth]

These beans recipe are still in use in Quebec, though the new generations are not using them much and prefer to buy them pre made at the grocery store. My grandfather's recipe is nearly exactly like that.

[@odinfromcentr2]

"If you want people to join your group, really good food is what's gonna bring them in." Also true at university! 😂

[@sashi5827]

Just rewatched to remind myself of this amazing simple recipe for my upcoming camping trip 👍

[@BJOlson]

You've come a long way over the years. Big fan. Great channel, it's informative, entertaining and most importantly, genuine. Keep up the great work!

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

Got my beans soaking for Thanksgiving. Gonna give a new meaning to Black Friday! 🤪

[@frankiegee6135]

I love baked beans, and whenever I see them being cooked it reminds me of those classic spaghetti westerns.

[@lesleydecker1015]

I love the violin. I’m mesmerized by this plus it looks so good 😊

[@magicmanimay4903]

Youve came a long way. thanks for the great videos 9 years in the future

[@MKV1996]

I made this once but I substituted the molasses with honey. Baked it for 8 hours combined with the preparation altogether 10 hours to make it, but man.. It was absolutely delicious!

[@DanB95]

I'm going to make some of these with maple syrup from this last spring :D ( I'm a Mainer, so obviously I tap my trees lol)

[@singletona082]

Hey How'd that go?

[@jessiematthews2432]

Can u do a vid on tappin dat tree?

[@brianhunter8627]

This is a Fantastic channel and really excellent content.

[@Dm-ni7ti]

3:20 something about the clanking of the wooden spoon against the plate is very ASMR to me.

[@sarelito9202]

This was so inspiring! What a wonderful recipe. Will start eating beans again!

[@joso5681]

Me: KZbin: Look, _B e a n s_

[@erichkenney565]

this is a great video though.

[@ZaiyaFineArt]

it knows i love baked beans

[@RhythmicCarnage]

Me and ye olde boys looking for thine beans at 3 in the morning.

[@surrk1057]

Shalt bake giveth beans

[@binkbonkbones3402]

Literally nobody: Townshends: *toDaY wERe GoNnA maKe BeANs*

[@wewd]

I;m thinking about thos Beans

[@Miister00]

thos

[@szakalsrakal6029]

i ate those food

[@bassnbluegill1406]

mmm yes 2-300 year old B E A N S

[@fiddlestitch89]

As a New Englander who grew up on baked beans, my family never boiled beans after an overnight soak. Other than some noxious gas, nobody was ever harmed from non-preboiled beans.

[@keithrayeski3147]

I did not recall a pre-bake boil either Mainefiddler but my sister assures me our grandfather absolutely boiled the beans before baking....and I learned a long time ago, never try to argue with a woman!!!

[@Tombombadillo999]

mainefiddler89 yea we do the same im italy. We soak them, take off the excess water, and bake them. Never had an issue.

[@admetric]

Kidney beans are the main problem. You cannot slow cook them as they have toxins. You need to boil them. I get around this problem by using a pressure cooker and it only takes 15 minutes if soaked ahead. Slow cooking beans for hours is an expensive process.

[@kwando472]

So all those people whom have died from raw beans are just a fake to you?

[@CaptCaveman89]

I never thought I would be excited to watch a video about beans. But everything this guy makes is amazing I cant stop watching.

[@themonkeyking5]

This recipe has been in my family for ages. It's so good.

[@williambarnes274]

I do about 90% of my spring, summer, and fall cooking outside. I assure you, I shall try both recipes. Thank You Sir

[@tomm2812]

Mouthwatering. Almost like mine...I add beef along with the pork...or venison or bison. Thanks. Best

[@soldiersvejk2053]

Now I have to say that the $1 baked bean can in Walmart is a miracle of the modern era.

[@SecretlyATrout]

It was 8 years ago, but I'm so glad someone talks about one of mt family's favorite traditions, baking beans in the ground.

[@tamamatheson]

I love all of these videos! And the recipes are simple and unfailingly delicious!

[@sirkrazie2830]

He goes to a restaurant We're would u like to sit? Outside on a rock

[@1976jtv]

Hahaha