20 October 2023 , 08:20
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Ah, the humble baked bean - there's nothing else on earth quite like them. Easy to make, tasty, versatile, and cheap to boot, they make for a warming lunch in the cold winter months. And, if you're feeling extravagant, you could even grate some cheese over the top.
According to YouGov, beans on toast is one of the most popular dishes in the UK, with all families having their unique way of preparing it. But etiquette expert William Hanson, alongside Heinz, has shared that you've probably been making beans on toast all wrong, and they've shared the correct way to make the dish - and store it.
In a TikTok video, William said he was going to teach people how to eat beans on toast in a "quintessentially British manner." He said: "When having beans on toast, don't drown your toast with beans, this is not your local lido. A good butter, unsalted of course because we're not heathens, will ensure it keeps its crisp crunch."
So, if you're the sort of person who likes to put the whole can onto one piece of toast, then it turns out you've been doing it all wrong. Heinz even commented on the video, writing: "There are two types of people in the world. Those who add butter to their beans on toast and those who don't."
Another user chimed: "Unsalted butter is a hate crime", with one agreeing: "Nah, unsalted butter?!" While someone asked the etiquette expert a very valid question, typing: "Yes but how do you eat it? I have friends that eat with their hands and others with fork and knife." A TikToker even admitted that they'd "never eaten beans on toast before", shocking others on the social media platform.
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Paul 'Beanz Expert' at Heinz Told Cambridgeshire Live: "Beans on toast are a cornerstone of British cuisine but people still get it wrong or are unsure how to make it. Heinz has put together the optimum way to prepare the classic, putting processes to the test so people can enjoy the classic at home. Our simple instructions will guarantee tasty results."
The Best Beanz on Toast Recipe
STEP 1 Place two slices of white farmhouse loaf bread in the toaster. STEP 2 Store the can upside down, and shake for five seconds before use to ensure even beans to sauce distribution. STEP 3 Warm beans on the hob for three to four minutes stirring constantly. Do not boil the Beanz. STEP 4 Spread your butter evenly on the toast up to the crust. STEP 5 Place toast on a plate. Pour on beans. STEP 6 (optional) Grate cheese on hot beans and let it melt for 2 minutes.
Extra Tips from Heinz Beanz:
- Store your Heinz Beanz at an ambient temp preferably 18°C.
- Add your Heinz Beanz to a cold stainless-steel pan, stainless steel helps to preserve the iconic taste you know and love.·
- Never boil your Heinz Beanz. This can cause the sauce to split, potentially ruining the colour and flavour.·
- Heat your Heinz Beanz to 64°C for instant eating temp. 75°C if you need time to finalise your toast.