Baked Beans too squishy

[TrustTheDust]

A couple weekends ago I used the Hog Apple Beans recipe and they turned out great. The only issue I had was that after cooking the concoction together the beans got pretty mushy. I used bush's baked beans and went from there. Are there any other products out there that might produce a more firm bean?
I realize I could start from scratch and soak my own beans, but just takes too much time. Any insight would be helpful THANKS!

 

[deguerre]

A couple weekends ago I used the Hog Apple Beans recipe and they turned out great. The only issue I had was that after cooking the concoction together the beans got pretty mushy. I used bush's baked beans and went from there. Are there any other products out there that might produce a more firm bean?
I realize I could start from scratch and soak my own beans, but just takes too much time. Any insight would be helpful THANKS!

This would be my answer.

 

[Bbq Bubba]

How long did you cook them?
Never had a problem with the Bush's beans.

 

[smknhotmama]

I can't think of a reason for them to get mushy other than stirring to often? That might break them down if they are cooked for too long and/or stirred too much. I generally have no problems with Bush's.

 

[TrustTheDust]

How long did you cook them?
Never had a problem with the Bush's beans.

I cooked for about an hour in the oven (lid on) after i added all the ingredients.

 

[deltablues69]

I have had the same problem with Bush's beans. I went with Goya and have not had a problem since. There really is a difference.

Good luck.

 

[anamosity]

If you stir them a lot it will break them down. Just stir in the ingredients and mix then I use a silicone spatula to stir while simmering a few times here and there. Mine are never mushy.

 

[haliaeetus70]

On the grill, Low heat, long time, lid on the beginning, then lid off. Steam coming out of the pot takes some moisture out and keeps the beans firm. Never oven!

 

[TrustTheDust]

smknhotmama, anamosity
Maybe I over stirred, don't necessarily recall doing that but i wasn't aware that beans broke down so easily.