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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'My baked beans never tasted better since adding 1 simple ingredient - and it's a total game-changer'
Baked beans, a British kitchen staple, have become the centre of a lively Reddit debate on whether seasoning enhances this classic meal. One Reddit user raised the question, "Do most British people season their baked beans?". This prompted over 3,000 comments as Brits shared their tips for sprucing up beans. The individual who started the conversation added: "According to my boyfriend, you're only supposed to take them out of the tin into a bowl and microwave them, or to put them in a pot on the stove for like three minutes. The only allowed flavour is the tomato sauce they come with." READ MORE: Add these two ingredients to make 'best ever' scrambled eggs READ MORE: I tried seven different types of salted butter - the best one was so indulgent It turns out that smoked paprika emerged as a fan favourite for elevating beans to new culinary heights. A bean enthusiast on Reddit penned: "Try a bit of smoked paprika on baked beans. You're welcome." Another chimed in: "Smoked paprika adds some smokiness that you would normally get with bacon," as noted by the Express. Another also heralded the praises of smoked paprika: "Smoked paprika is a game-changer. It goes well with the flavours of baked beans." Intrigued by these suggestions, Senior Lifestyle reporter Angela Patrone decided it was time to test the popular advice and break out the smoked paprika from her kitchen cupboard. Angela shared her culinary experiment by stating: "Smoked paprika is one of those seasonings I love to add to my chicken or when I'm making homemade chips, but I never thought to add it to baked beans." She detailed her process: "I started by adding the spice to the beans in a bowl. While it wasn't mentioned how much smoked paprika to use, I opted for one teaspoon." Angela explained her time-saving method: "I usually heat my baked beans in a saucepan, however, I was short on time this day, so I used the microwave instead. I left the beans in the microwave for one minute before stirring them and putting them in for another minute." Upon tasting the modification, Angela enthused: "Opening the microwave after the second minute was up, I could smell the delicious smoky scent. I served the beans on a slice of toasted sourdough bread." She concluded with approval: "The seasoning offered a fantastic depth of flavour to the semi-sweet baked beans. I would say a teaspoon is just the right amount, as any more would probably overpower the baked beans."
National Post
13-05-2025
- General
- National Post
How to properly clean and season cast iron pans
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Cast iron pans have maintained their popularity in the culinary space for decades, mostly because of their durability. With the right care, they can be a great non-stick pan option, without the chemicals and are known to get better over time with proper cleaning and seasoning. Article content Article content Many new users find the pans intimidating as they can be unforgiving if improperly cared for, unlike most other cookware. There are ongoing debates on topics like the use of dish soap and the best way to season a pan, causing confusion and fear for new users. Article content Article content First up, we had to understand why cast iron pans can be so intimidating and what the process of seasoning actually means. Suhr explains that 'maintaining cleanliness and developing a patina on cast iron skillets is crucial for preserving their non-stick properties, preventing rust and extending their lifespan.' Article content She adds: 'As the patina builds, it forms an additional protective layer that enhances cooking performance and imparts flavour to your dishes.' Article content What you need to clean and season cast iron pans Article content Traditionally, dish soap is a faux pas when it comes to cast iron because they were previously known to strip and damage the pan. Modern dish soaps are less abrasive and thus, can be used on cast iron pans without damaging them. On top of this, recent innovations in cookware have made it so that in some cases, like with enamelled dishware, even stronger dish detergents can be used without a fuss. Article content Article content Article content In terms of drying, it is crucial to make sure to wipe cast iron cookware down thoroughly after washing and give it some air time to dry completely before stowing it away. Alternatively, for best care, wipe out most of the water with a towel, place the skillet on the stovetop over medium heat and let it sit until very dry, which should take about five minutes. Once cool, wipe it out one more time, then put it away.
