The Truth About Baked | Beans: An Edible History ...

Baked beans originated from Indigenous methods of pit-cooking beans with maple syrup and fat, which were later adapted by New England settlers using molasses and salt pork [1]. The dish became a commercial staple after 1895, when Henry Heinz introduced canned versions and subsequently transformed the recipe into a tomato-based staple in the UK [1]. For a deeper look, you can read the full, detailed history of the baked bean.