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Classic Pork and Beans Recipe

A traditional homemade pork and beans recipe with tender beans cooked with savory pork in a sweet tomato sauce, baked for deep, comforting flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried navy or great northern beans rinsed and soaked
  • 8 oz salt pork diced (or bacon or ham hock)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp blackstrap molasses
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Water enough to cover beans during soaking and cooking

Method
 

  1. Rinse and soak the dried beans in cold water overnight, then drain.
  2. Simmer the soaked beans in fresh water for about 1.5 hours or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, sauté the diced salt pork or bacon until crispy, saving about 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat.
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  4. In a saucepan, combine the saved fat, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, and smoked paprika. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. In a greased baking dish, layer the cooked beans, crispy pork, and sauce. Repeat layers twice.
  6. Bake uncovered at 300°F (150°C) for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  7. Check the beans for tenderness and ensure the sauce clings to them without being runny.
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  8. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
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