Homemade Pork and Beans Recipe
These homemade pork and beans recipe is the perfect summer side dish. They're healthier than traditional canned pork and beans, too! Turkey bacon and honey are the magic ingredients in this delicious backyard BBQ recipe.
Servings: 4
Calories: 268kcal
Equipment
- Stock Pot
- Instant Pot 6 qt
- Enameled Cast Iron Pan
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon turkey or nitrate free | cooked, but not crispy. Cut into small pieces.
- 1 can white beans 14 oz can, undrained, I used great northern beans
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp molasses
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
Stove Top
- First cook the bacon. You want cooked, not crispy bacon for this recipe. 8 slices bacon
- Next, add all of the ingredients into a medium sauce pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. I always spray my pans with olive oil before cooking, if you’re nervous about sticking you can use olive oil, as well. 1 can white beans, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp molasses, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 cup honey
- Then lower the temperature, cover the pan and allow the pork and beans to simmer for 45 minutes or so, stirring a few times so the beans don't stick. If you like thick sauce I'd leave the top off so some of the moisture can escape. If you’re not worried about thick beans I’d leave the top on.
- After the beans are done cooking and the sauce has thickened you can remove the pan from the heat and serve immediately.
Instant Pot
- Add all of the ingredients (cooked bacon included) to the Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
- Close the lid and turn the pressure valve to Sealing.
- Then set the Instant Pot on high pressure (or manual setting) for 3 minutes.
- When the cook time is done, quick release the pressure and give the beans a stir.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- These are tough to under or overcook because of the canned beans, so it’s ok to allow them to simmer longer or for less time. You’re just waiting for the spices and bacon flavors to meld together.
- Use these beans in traditional baked beans recipes, or as their own side dish. You can use these however you’d use traditional canned pork and beans.
- This is a great recipe to prep ahead of time. I love making a big batch of this easy baked beans recipe and then freezing for future use. I’d recommend freezing in single servings after the beans have cooled, and in freezer safe bags or containers. You can simmer the beans on the stove or in the microwave to reheat.
- I love simmering these beans on the grill in a foil pan–if you have a smoker, I highly recommend using that! Just simmer on the grill or smoker for about an hour.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg