Steemit Sandwich Contest Week #47 | Weird Sandwich Week! Whats up, Bean?

Good day my fellow Sandwich creators! It’s Weird Sandwich Week! A big thanks to @jaybird for hosting and sponsoring the 47th Steemit Sandwich Contest. I’m excited to see the extreme creations for this week.

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When I read @jaybirds post for this week and noticed the theme was “Weird” there was no hesitation about what I would make.

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This sandwich my friends, has been handed down from my father-in-law to my husband.

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I have to admit, the first time I witnessed this sandwich being made and consumed I was a bit surprised. For you see, these guys LOVE this sandwich….not sure why, but I am glad to share it with you today. Perhaps there will be others who share this same love. In fact, I would love to hear your favorite recipes (if you dare share!)

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The Spicy Maple Sugar Bacon Bean Sandwich!

I used

• 1 small package dried navy beans
• 3/4 lb thick sliced Hickory Smoked Bacon
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3/4 cup Maple syrup (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon Mustard
• 1 cup Ketchup
• Mayo
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Avocado
• Favorite Poppy/Sesame Seed Rolls
• Holiday cheer!

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I will never forget visiting the in laws early in our marriage only to find my father-in-law parading through the kitchen with a huge smile on his face and LARGE pan in his hand….he had prepare his special Maple Bacon Bean Sandwich specialty! I thought it was a cook-out…..No! This was his sandwich creation for the week!

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• Soak navy beans overnight. Simmer over stove for 1 ½ hours (until tender). Remove from heat, drain and save liquid!
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Pour half of the beans in casserole dish. Layer half of onion and bacon on top of beans. Repeat with remaining beans, bacon and onions

• Place remaining ingredients in saucepan. Stir and bring it to boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Pour sauce over beans, covering all beans. Pour enough bean liquid in casserole so that all beans are covered. Cover casserole

• Bake for 3 hours. Remove lid at 1 1/2 hours, add bean liquid (you don’t want the beans to dry out!) Continue baking without the lid!

Now the sandwich!

• Toast the rolls, add a little mayo on each slice! Add a couple of slices of Avocado, top with a generous serving of Maple Bacon Beans!

Enjoy!

Looks tasty! Right? Needless to say, Mr. Bird is loving this today! (Had to have a 2nd!!) He'll be in sandwich heaven for a few days!

Thanks again @jaybird, Good luck to all!

And as always, blessings to all!