Swedish Brown Beans Bruna Bonor Recipes

BAKED BROWN SWEDEN BEANS (BRUNA BONOR)

Steps:

• Pick over and rinse the beans. Add the water and soak the beans at least 12 hours.
• Bring the beans and soaking water to a boil. Cover the pan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• Add the salt, vinegar, syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon stick. Stir to mix.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. The liquid should be as thick as a sauce at the end of the cooking period.
• If the liquid is not thickened, turn up the heat for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced. Remove the cinnamon stick. Serve hot.

SWEDISH BROWN BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse dry beans, if used, and add water and salt. Simmer until tender, 1 to 2 hours. Add more water if beans tend to boil dry.
• When cooked, add syrup and vinegar, adjust seasonings and serve hot. Dish can be prepared day before.

BRUNA BöNOR (BROWN BEANS)

Steps:

• Wash and drain beans.
• Add 7 cups water.
• Cover and let stand overnight.
• In the morning, bring to simmering point.
• Cover tightly and simmer 3- 3 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
• Add sugar, syrup, vinegar, salt and nutmeg.
• Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into beans.
• Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, until thickened (you may need to add more cornstarch).
• Serve hot.