killer baked beans

these are THE BEST beans in THE UNIVERSE. super delicious served with toast and a tangy green salad.

soak 2c navy beans in 1.5L water overnight.

the next day, drain, and refill with fresh water. boil for 10 minutes, then drain and place in slow cooker set to low.

2 stalks celery

2 carrots

5 spring onions or 1 brown onion

5 cloves garlic, minced or crushed

2tbs butter

2tbs olive oil

750ml tomato passata or tinned tomatoes

salt (smoked salish alder salt if you can- ps gewurzhaus is AMAZING)

natural smoke flavour if not using smoked salt

1tbs pepper

5tbs smoked paprika 

2tbs brown sugar

1tsp vinegar

chop celery, carrot and onion into small cubes. in a frying pan, gently fry the veg in butter and a little oil. after 3-5 minutes, add the garlic and fry for another 3 minutes. add to beans in slow cooker, stir to combine.

add the tomato and all seasonings (less rather than more, as you can always add some later), and half a cup of water. set to cook on high for 5 hours; don't let the beans dry out- gently stir in a little water if everything's getting sticky.