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Bowl of Pork And Beans Recipe garnished with fresh parsley and chopped onions.

Pork And Beans Recipe

This homemade Pork and Beans recipe is a family favorite, developed over years of testing and perfected for flavor and texture. It features tender beans in a smoky, sweet, and savory sauce that's thickened naturally.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy pork and beans recipe, Pork and beans recipe chinese, Pork and beans recipe dry beans, Pork and beans recipe oven, Simple pork and beans recipe, Traditional pork and beans recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 310kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven (For slow cooking the beans.)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring the beans gently.)
  • 1 Measuring Cups (For precise measurements.)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables.)
  • 1 Colander (For draining beans if using canned.)

Ingredients

  • 2cups Navy Beans Dried Navy Beans - Soaked overnight.
  • 6oz Bacon Thick-Cut Bacon - Chopped into small pieces.
  • 1 Piece Smoked Ham Hock - Adds deep flavor.
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion - Chopped finely.
  • 3Cloves cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce Tomato Sauce - Use canned or fresh tomato puree.
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar - Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoon Molasses Molasses - Adds rich sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Dijon Mustard - For tanginess.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Worcestershire Sauce - Adds umami flavor.
  • 2 Leaves Bay Leaves - For flavor depth.
  • 1tsp Smoked Paprika Smoked Paprika - For smokiness.
  • Optional 1 tbsp Maple Syrup - Optional sweetener.
  • Optional 1 Diced Jalapeño - Adds heat if desired.

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak the beans overnight in cold water.
    Cooked red kidney beans in a saucepan being stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Cook bacon until crispy, then remove and keep the fat.
    Bacon and chopped onions sizzling in a frying pan being stirred with a wooden spatula.
  • Sauté chopped onions in the bacon fat until soft.
    Unmixed pork and beans ingredients including bacon, white and kidney beans, tomato paste, and spices in a large pot.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, molasses, and seasonings.
    Sauce with bay leaves simmering in a pot, being stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Add ham hock, cover partially, and simmer for 1-2 hours.
    A hearty pot of pork and beans garnished with fresh thyme and cheese, served with flatbread and lime.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 310kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 600mg (26%) | Potassium: 698mg (20%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 100IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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