Heinz Bbq Beans - 390g

In Britain, a tin of beans is less a side dish and more a national habit. The barbecue version sits on the shelf right beside the classic, and it is the one people grab when the usual feels a bit too usual.

If you grew up with them, you know exactly the taste you are after, and no amount of describing it to a friend gets it across. You just need the tin. That is usually what sends someone searching for British beans in Canada at eleven at night.

A 390g tin is a decent feed for one hungry person, or two on toast if somebody is feeling generous. It sits happily in the cupboard until it is needed. Warm it in a pan or tip it into a bowl for the microwave, and the toast should already be buttered by the time it bubbles.

Heinz makes a whole family of beans and tins in Britain, and the classic baked beans are the obvious partner on the shelf. Add proper sliced bread, a few British sausages and a bottle of brown sauce, and a full breakfast starts building itself.