Bean hole beans
Bean hole beans are a traditional dish originating from Native American cooking, where beans are baked in a pit lined with stones and covered with soil, allowing them to cook slowly overnight. This method results in tender, flavorful beans often mixed with ingredients like salt pork, molasses, and onions.
Recipes

Common Grounds Bean Hole Beans - Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Elliot Scott starts the fire on Friday for beans on Saturday. English photo. According to the Maine Folklife Center, Native Americans originated bean hole beans by baking beans with bear grease and maple syrup in clay pots covered with deerskins and buried...

Slow Cooker Bean-Hole Beans - Guiding Stars
Bean-hole beans are an American tradition dating back to the Native American technique of baking beans with bear fat and maple syrup buried in clay pots under coals. This recipe is designed for the modern day bean hole: the slow cooker. Relying on Guiding...