4 minutes ago, transam said:

Not with a splash or two of HP sauce.................

Sriracha is even better.

On 10/23/2025 at 2:51 PM, scubascuba3 said:

Problem with opening a large can of beans is you are under pressure to finish in a few days, that alone puts me off, so now i open, use a portion then put the remainder in 2 to 3 Tupperware containers and freeze, which can be defrosted at my leisure no pressure.

 

Any other great ideas?

I do one of two things. 
With canned beans I limit myself to regular sized cans.  I can eat that within three day and beans in tupperware last three days no problems.
Or a make my own beans with the intention of eating what I make within three days.

As for freezing them?  I've had very little luck with freezing things like beans.  After being frozen that just aren't the same when defrosted.  In my humble opinion. 

4 minutes ago, transam said:

Not with a splash or two of HP sauce.................

Never tried HP, but want to, as I always thought it was the Brit equivalent of our A1. Very close besides A1 uses raisin paste and HP uses tamarind. The origins are here, .................https://www.tastingtable.com/1216120/what-is-hp-brown-sauce-is-it-the-same-as-american-steak-sauce/

On 10/26/2025 at 3:20 PM, hotandsticky said:

How the heck can 2 people bother to give you thumbs down for that post.....if they don't like your idea they should make a post.

 

Because posters who hide behind infantile emojis are.....

 

 

4 minutes ago, w00n s3n said:

id say a thread about beans comes pretty close.

or pretty much anything transam has to say

Would not go that far. Beans is not one of the things I get cravings for but Transam is a pretty thoughtful poster.

 

The Thais need to up their came on desserts. Beans do not beat Pad Kapao but trifle definitely beats mango sticky rice. One of the things that makes Vietnam attractive is Asian meals with French desserts.

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Never tried HP, but want to, as I always thought it was the Brit equivalent of our A1. Very close besides A1 uses raisin paste and HP uses tamarind. The origins are here, .................https://www.tastingtable.com/1216120/what-is-hp-brown-sauce-is-it-the-same-as-american-steak-sauce/

Very different to A1...

11 minutes ago, transam said:

Not with a splash or two of HP sauce.................

 

4 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Never tried HP, but want to, as I always thought it was the Brit equivalent of our A1. Very close besides A1 uses raisin paste and HP uses tamarind. The origins are here, .................https://www.tastingtable.com/1216120/what-is-hp-brown-sauce-is-it-the-same-as-american-steak-sauce/

Speaking of which.....

 

Again for those in Chiang Mai - Big C Night Bazaar branch has the 255g glass bottles of HP brown sauce on half price at 116 baht down from 232 baht. I know places sell it much cheaper than the 232 baht FULL price but I think the 116 baht will be hard to beat. Had a couple of dozen bottles on the shelf above the frozen food cabinets at back of shop. 

9 minutes ago, transam said:

Very different to A1...

It has a few of the same ingredients but it says the sweeteners used sets them apart . It said some compare HP to Worcestershire sauce, which I use when I'm back home , for meat marinade, especially venison. I want to bring a bottle back home in case I can't get it there, for my family to try. Edit:  Just saw it's available in the US.

6 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Would not go that far. Beans is not one of the things I get cravings for but Transam is a pretty thoughtful poster.

 

The Thais need to up their came on desserts. Beans do not beat Pad Kapao but trifle definitely beats mango sticky rice. One of the things that makes Vietnam attractive is Asian meals with French desserts.

Not many sides that are as good as beans with BBQ. It's one of the definite sides you'll see in all BBQ places in the US, along with white bread, green beans, pickles and onions. Bush's beans are excellent with any red meats, especially steak. 

3 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

It has a few of the same ingredients but it says the sweeteners used sets them apart . It said some compare HP to Worcestershire sauce, which I use when I'm back home , for meat marinade, especially venison. I want to bring a bottle back home in case I can't get it there, for my family to try.

HP is not like any other, I buy it on Lazada, just got a 285gm delivered for 129bht...

I was buying Harrison's Brown Sauce (Scottish) on Lazada, which is similar to HP, 1000gm for 129bht, I think out of date, usually 300+bht, but no problems with it. Sadly can't find it lately on Lazada or Shopee..😪

2 minutes ago, transam said:

HP is not like any other, I buy it on Lazada, just got a 285gm delivered for 129bht...

I was buying Harrison's Brown Sauce (Scottish) on Lazada, which is similar to HP, 1000gm for 129bht, I think out of date, usually 300+bht, but no problems with it. Sadly can't find it lately on Lazada or Shopee..😪

If you can find it, try the A1, although you said it's very different, so I'm guessing you already have.. It's the go to for meats in the US, and seeing it's different in taste, it's worth a try, as I'll be doing with HP when I visit Texas next week. 

19 hours ago, VBF said:

IME, if you can plan ahead, defrost slowly. It makes  the finished article's consistency and flavour truer to the original.

 

I usually take things out of the freezer in the afternoon for an evening's meal but if we return home late it goes straight in the microwave to defrost.  I notice no difference in taste, texture or consistency either way.

Good to see a vote for Worcester sauce.  Thank goodness for Makro. 😋

5 minutes ago, IsaanT said:

I usually take things out of the freezer in the afternoon for an evening's meal but if we return home late it goes straight in the microwave to defrost.  I notice no difference in taste, texture or consistency either way.

Good to see a vote for Worcester sauce.  Thank goodness for Makro. 😋

Many in Texas use it for venison as a marinade. It makes the lean venison taste better.

23 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Not many sides that are as good as beans with BBQ. It's one of the definite sides you'll see in all BBQ places in the US, along with white bread, green beans, pickles and onions. Bush's beans are excellent with any red meats, especially steak. 

Burnt end beans are definitely a notch above.

7 minutes ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Burnt end beans are definitely a notch above.

Never tried those. Bush's has many flavors and if you get a chance, try them all, as some are better than others.Edit: I did try them, although I didn't know they were called that. the burnt ends of the brisket. Yum.

4 hours ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Nothing is more boring than beans on toast.

Disagree, but you have to "tart them up" as I mentioned above.

 

Or.......  Beans on Marmite on toast

 

Or.......  Beans on thin slice of ham on toast

 

Or...... Beans on toast with a fried egg on top

Many a variation to prevent boredom.  😊

 

 

4 hours ago, transam said:

Not with a splash or two of HP sauce.................

Yep or Worcester sauce

4 hours ago, w00n s3n said:

id say a thread about beans comes pretty close.
 

but yet you are so bored you're hanging out on this thread

4 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

You must not eat much. 

Certainly less than you based on your previous posts

4 hours ago, connda said:

As for freezing them?  I've had very little luck with freezing things like beans.  After being frozen that just aren't the same when defrosted.  In my humble opinion

Certainly freezing Heinz beans tasted the same, but my home made beans yes was a little different 

4 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Never tried HP, but want to, as I always thought it was the Brit equivalent of our A1. Very close besides A1 uses raisin paste and HP uses tamarind. The origins are here, .................https://www.tastingtable.com/1216120/what-is-hp-brown-sauce-is-it-the-same-as-american-steak-sauce/

Try Worcester sauce, HP is almost based on it, on Shopee for 73 baht

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

Try Worcester sauce, HP is almost based on it, on Shopee for 73 baht

I use Worcestershire sauce during deer season and after, to marinade venison steaks and burgers. 

8 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Try Worcester sauce, HP is almost based on it, on Shopee for 73 baht

Oh no....Worcester is thin and waterlike, whereas HP  is closer to the consistency of runny honey (especially if you keep it in the 'fridge)

Both delicious (IMO) but really don't think there's a connection.

30 minutes ago, VBF said:

Disagree, but you have to "tart them up" as I mentioned above.

 

Or.......  Beans on Marmite on toast

 

Or.......  Beans on thin slice of ham on toast

 

Or...... Beans on toast with a fried egg on top

Many a variation to prevent boredom.  😊

 

 

Beans with som tam and sticky rice?

27 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Certainly less than you based on your previous posts

3 beans a day lol

1 minute ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Beans with som tam and sticky rice?

Now I'm not quite sure just how sarcastic you're being 🤔

It doesn't sound very good but I've not actually tried it.

 

What I have tried is putting a tin of beans into a bowl of last night's leftover rice (Thai or Basmati), adding some Sri Racha or Tabasco and microwaving it.

That IS good.

 

I got the idea from the Red Beans and Rice I had in Texas / Louisiana, and before any Cajuns come and kill me I do know it's not the same!

 

4 minutes ago, VBF said:

Now I'm not quite sure just how sarcastic you're being 🤔

It doesn't sound very good but I've not actually tried it.

 

What I have tried is putting a tin of beans into a bowl of last night's leftover rice (Thai or Basmati), adding some Sri Racha or Tabasco and microwaving it.

That IS good.

 

I got the idea from the Red Beans and Rice I had in Texas / Louisiana, and before any Cajuns come and kill me I do know it's not the same!

 

Red beans and rice is amazing but hard to find the sausage, or Tony's.

 

I had a feeling the veggies might scare you.

19 minutes ago, VBF said:

Oh no....Worcester is thin and waterlike, whereas HP  is closer to the consistency of runny honey (especially if you keep it in the 'fridge)

Both delicious (IMO) but really don't think there's a connection.

Worchester is great on cheese on toast, I also use it when making my own baked beans

1 minute ago, cjinchiangrai said:

Red beans and rice is amazing but hard to find the sausage, or Tony's.

 

I had a feeling the veggies might scare you.

Why?

I love my veggies, especially in stir-fries.

8 minutes ago, VBF said:

Now I'm not quite sure just how sarcastic you're being 🤔

It doesn't sound very good but I've not actually tried it.

 

What I have tried is putting a tin of beans into a bowl of last night's leftover rice (Thai or Basmati), adding some Sri Racha or Tabasco and microwaving it.

That IS good.

 

I got the idea from the Red Beans and Rice I had in Texas / Louisiana, and before any Cajuns come and kill me I do know it's not the same!

 

Going to have some when I visit Texas next week.