Welcome, fellow cooks, to my humble cabin kitchen where we will be preparing a true American classic – beans and cornbread. This hearty and comforting meal is a staple in many households, and for good reason. It’s delicious, filling, and oh so satisfying.
The combination of beans and cornbread originated in the Appalachia region, but has since spread throughout the country. And for good reason – the flavors and textures complement each other perfectly. The beans provide protein and fiber, while the cornbread is a fluffy, slightly sweet accompaniment that ties everything together.
In this video, I will show you how to make beans and cornbread in my cauldron, giving it that old-fashioned, hearth cooking feel. The cornbread is oil-free, as we believe that butter is not considered an oil. But don’t worry, it’s still just as delicious and moist as ever.
To make this dish, you will need simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry – beans, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and a few other staples. The instructions are easy to follow and the end result is a wholesome, nourishing meal that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied.
So grab a seat by the fire, relax, and let me guide you through the process of making beans and cornbread in my cauldron. I hope that you will try this recipe in your own kitchen and enjoy it as much as I do. Let’s cook up some comfort and tradition together. Happy cooking!
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Video “Beans & Cornbread in my Cauldron |ASMR Hearth Cooking| Justine's Own” was uploaded on 10/24/2024 to Youtube Channel Early American
What the heck is pearlash? Is that like OG baking powder??😊
Love your shawl Justine. Did you make it? I am a crocheter; so just curious. Have a great week.
You forgot the eat the leftover cornbread batter while baking step
I think it would be nice if you spoke when you’re making things
No, no, no sugar in corn bread. That is corn meal based cake.
That has to be the best looking cornbread I've ever seen! I bet it's absolutely fabulous!!!! I'm copying down the recipe and will be making some tomorrow. Thank you for this!!!
we just purchased a cauldron but are missing the lid, it looks the same size as yours, where did you find the lid or how big is is. the beans and cormbreead look delicious
The Cauldron: "I'm sorry, I would begin a relationship with you, but I've been burned one too many times!" But you're welcome to cook with me anytime!!!! A side note: Mish Mish is on vacation!
Saw a recent post about some of your health issues. I hope you are doing better.
If you smash some of the beans, it'll thicken the broth.
Sounds like an excellent recipe!
Very nice.
Did you not soak the beans overnight first?
Northern cornbread -more like cake, but tasty I will admit
No flour in my cornbread!!! And definitely no sugar or honey!!!
I have never seen any kind of tomato peoduct go into beans….except when ketchup (horror) is added on plate or bowl along with fried potatoes. Yuk!!🤣
I love beans and cornbread on a cool fall day. Simple but filling meal.
That's some kinda fittin
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Our 2 cauldrons are not in one piece unfortunately. Um, I hope that broom isn't loaded. Cornbread really needs jalapenos in it. The soup is simple but looks amazing.
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Where’s the musket?😁 you ain’t gonna shoot a thanksgiving turkey with a Broom!😆
Where Do You Find Your Cookbooks??? i’ve been looking everywhere for some? any tips? 👇🏼
I would have added a little white wine and used water instead of chicken broth.
How is the house coming are you getting closer to being able to move in? I’m so excited for you both.
Camping by the stream
Sometimes, you want to keep your cookware's history a mystery and if it could talk, you'd tell it to shut up. "Tell you the truth, back either in the nineties or the early aughts, I fell out of favor…but they didn't throw me out. On cold nights, instead of hearty stews, I was pressed into service as a chamberpot. Oh the horrors I could tell you."
Cornbread Recipe
3 cups of flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
0.5 cups of sugar
2 tablespoons of Pearlash (historic) OR 2 tablespoons of baking powder (modern)
1 teaspoon of salt
4 eggs,
2.5 cups of whole milk
2 cups of melted butter
4 tablespoons of honey (use 6 if you like your cornbread sweet)
Whisk together your dry ingredients the flour, cornmeal, sugar, leavening agent and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together your wet ingredients the eggs, milk, butter and honey. Pour the wet into the dry and stir well until your batter is smooth and free from lumps. Pour into a well greased baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40-60 minutes. Your baking time will depend on the baking pan that you use. A thicker cake pan, such as what I made here, needed a full hour but if you pour it out thin on a baking sheet it may only need 40 minutes. Allow the cornbread to rest in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm.
Bean Soup Recipe
2 cups of great northern beans (dry or canned) + 6 cups of water for boiling
3 tablespoons of olive oil infused with rosemary (a note on how to make that is below. Alternatively, you can just use regular olive oil and add a tsp of rosemary to the soup while cooking)
3 slices of bacon, diced
1 large onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, diced
4 cups of rich chicken broth OR about 4 tablespoons of chicken bouillon paste dissolved in water
1 cup of tomato based pasta sauce/a seasoned tomato sauce
1 tablespoon of thyme
1 tsp of black pepper
1 tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of margarum
1 tsp of paprika
Lemon juice, for serving
If you are preparing your beans from dried begin by soaking them overnight in water. Then boil your beans for 1.5 hours, or until soft. If cooking from a can just proceed from this point on, as they are pre-cooked. Strain the beans from any liquid. In a deep stew pot on medium heat add your olive oil. Allow that to get hot for about 30 seconds before adding the onions, garlic and bacon. Stir frequently until the bacon has developed color and the onions are soft. This won't take long so be sure to mind it closely. Add the cooked beans, tomato sauce, chicken stock and spices. Give it a good stir before covering. Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes before serving. Serve each bowl up with a squeeze of lemon juice.
***Making rosemary infused olive oil is easy! I'm obsessed with the stuff and use it to cook…everything. Just clean out a glass jar and once it's fully dry inside fill it with extra virgin olive oil. Put into it fresh rosemary leaves, picking them from the stem. For every cup of olive oil I recommend 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary. Cover and set aside in a dark place for at least 1 week before enjoying. The longer that you let this sit the stronger and more AMAZING it'll be. It reaches it's peak after 2 weeks, though it can be hard to resist it until then.