Hot Dog Roll with Baked Beans

1. 1
   prep

   Soak the navy beans overnight.

   Place 1½ cups dried navy beans in a large bowl and cover with plenty of cold water. Let them soak 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.

   TIPSkip the soak only if using an Instant Pot — pressure cook dry beans at high pressure for 25 minutes with natural release.
2. 2
   simmer · ~27 min

   Cook the soaked beans until tender.

   1.Place drained beans and 3 cups of fresh water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan.

   2.Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

   3.Cover and cook 25 minutes, or until the beans are tender but still hold their shape.

   4.Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid, and set beans aside.
3. 3
   saute · ~6 min

   Build the baked bean sauce base.

   1.In the same saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat.

   2.Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.

   3.Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

   4.Add the tomato paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

   TIPScrape up any browned bits from the onion — they add deep savory flavor to the beans.
4. 4
   simmer · ~22 min

   Simmer the baked beans until thick and glossy.

   1.Add the cooked beans, reserved bean liquid, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.

   2.Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer.

   3.Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and coats the beans.

   4.Keep warm over low heat.

   TIPIf the beans look dry during simmering, add a splash of water. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
5. 5
   grill · ~5 min

   Griddle the hot dogs.

   1.Heat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil.

   2.Place the 4 hot dogs in the hot skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and heated through.

   3.During the last minute, place the 4 buns cut-side down in the same skillet to lightly toast.

   TIPA quick char on the hot dogs gives that satisfying snap and smoky edge — don't rush it.
6. 6
   assemble · ~2 min

   Assemble the hot dog rolls with baked beans.

   1.Place one toasted bun on a plate and nestle a grilled hot dog inside.

   2.Spoon a generous ladle of hot baked beans right over the hot dog.

   3.Squirt a little yellow mustard across the top and serve immediately.

   TIPServe the beans spooned directly over the dog so they soak into the bun — that's the whole point.

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