Can ya Freeze Baked Beans??

[Nerak936]

No, it's not the title to a joke. It's me with yet another kinda-cooking-related question.

I brought a huge amount of baked beans to the cookout yesterday, but since people were more interested in David's ribs than my beans (can ya believe that??!! ), I came home with a LOT. I'd added a lot of molasses to 'em like my mother used to do, and they are really good, so I don't wanta toss 'em. And I think my co-workers will appreciate it if I do NOT eat a plate o' beans every night during the upcoming week.

So... can I freeze 'em?? Or will they turn into horrible mush when I thaw them out later?

[blondeandblue]

Yes, you can freeze them, but freeze them in freezer bags instead of containers. That way you can get most of the air out, which will make a difference. Even so, I'd use them as soon as possible. I love baked beans...I miss my Mom's.

[Mikey]

We had some today...Love the bacon on top......

[emc]

Someone from your area asking a question about beans? Yes, you can freeze them for 4 to 6 months. Use freezer bags and lay flat.

[Nerak936]

Blondeandblue: Thanks!! I always use the Ziploc freezer bags whenever possible. Not only do they seal out the air, but they also take up a heckuva lot less room. I use them when I make my spaghetti sauce and freeze up about 15-20 2-serving bags.

Mikey: Didn't know if you Texas types would even know what a baked bean was!!

emc: Ya think because I was born and bred here that I know anything about cookin' and freezin' this stuff?? HA!!! It's me! Nerak!! The one with the crew of monkeys and the Easy-Bake Oven! Hell, the monkeys know more about cooking that I do!!

P.S. to emc: Ya know... I always think of Einstein when I see your forum name.

[Nerak936]

BTW... the beans were GREAT tonight! And I didn't blow up the hot dogs in the microwave like I did Saturday night. A victory!!!

[blondeandblue]

Originally Posted by Nerak936

Blondeandblue: Thanks!! I always use the Ziploc freezer bags whenever possible. Not only do they seal out the air, but they also take up a heckuva lot less room. I use them when I make my spaghetti sauce and freeze up about 15-20 2-serving bags.

Mikey: Didn't know if you Texas types would even know what a baked bean was!!

emc: Ya think because I was born and bred here that I know anything about cookin' and freezin' this stuff?? HA!!! It's me! Nerak!! The one with the crew of monkeys and the Easy-Bake Oven! Hell, the monkeys know more about cooking that I do!!

P.S. to emc: Ya know... I always think of Einstein when I see your forum name.

Don't suppose you could mail me a bag 'o beans?

[Nerak936]

Originally Posted by blondeandblue

Don't suppose you could mail me a bag 'o beans?

Sure.... I know I've got some dry ice hanging around here somewhere... (**rummaging through the junk drawer, tossing chewed on pencils, old catnip mice, expired coupons over her shoulders**)

[Jacko]

Can you bake frozen beans?

[synestere]

I would kill for a can of hienze baked beans ..... almost

[synestere]

I would kill for a can of hienze baked beans ..... almost

[Jacko]

Repeating yourself again, Robert? Or is it just a real lust for those beans?

[synestere]

Beans will do this to a man ............ and they do tend to repeat in a strange way

[blondeandblue]

Originally Posted by Nerak936

Sure.... I know I've got some dry ice hanging around here somewhere... (**rummaging through the junk drawer, tossing chewed on pencils, old catnip mice, expired coupons over her shoulders**)

...are you looking in your junk drawer or mine...?...the contents are remarkably similar...

[Nerak936]

Originally Posted by synestere

I would kill for a can of hienze baked beans ..... almost

I'll be happy to mule down a few cans for you at the end of July!! I'll drop you a PM on it.