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Traditional Pork and Beans Recipe

2 hours 30 minutes Cook
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This traditional pork and beans recipe is a classic American dish that is perfect for a comforting and hearty meal. Made with tender chunks of pork, flavorful beans, and a sweet and tangy sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy any appetite.

Traditional Pork and Beans

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This pork and beans recipe features tender chunks of pork, bacon, and beans in a sweet and tangy sauce flavored with molasses, mustard, and vinegar. It's a classic recipe that is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.
prep time
10 minutes
cooking time
2 hours 30 minutes
servings
8-10
total time
2 hours 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot with a lid

  • Cutting board

  • Sharp knife

  • Large spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed and sorted

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 pound pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1/2 cup molasses

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1
In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the navy beans and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
2
After 1 hour, add the pork shoulder, bacon, and onion to the pot. Stir to combine.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Add the sauce to the pot and stir to combine.
4
Cover the pot with a lid and continue to simmer the pork and beans for an additional 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the pork is cooked through. Stir occasionally.
5
Once the pork and beans are cooked through, remove the lid from the pot and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce has thickened.
6
Serve the pork and beans hot with cornbread or over rice.

Notes

You can use canned navy beans if you prefer, just reduce the cooking time to 30-40 minutes. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.

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