Description
Instant Pot Baked Beans are a quick and flavorful twist on a classic dish. With no need for soaking, these beans cook to perfection in your pressure cooker, blending sweet, savory, and smoky flavors in under 2 hours. Ideal for family dinners, BBQs, or potlucks!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried navy beans (or your preferred bean variety)
- 4 cups water (or broth for extra flavor)
- ½ lb bacon, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup molasses
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
Instructions
Prepare the Beans: Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water to remove any debris. Add the beans to the Instant Pot with 4 cups of water (or broth for extra flavor).
Sauté the Bacon and Onions: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add the diced bacon and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onions soften.
Add Ingredients: Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Once done, allow for a 15-minute natural pressure release, then carefully release the remaining pressure.
Final Touches: Check the consistency of the beans. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more water or broth and stir. For a thicker sauce, simmer the beans without the lid for a few minutes.
Notes
- No soaking required: The Instant Pot allows you to cook dried beans without soaking, saving time and effort.
- Flavor Variations: You can customize the flavor of your baked beans with ingredients like BBQ sauce, maple syrup, or chili powder for a unique twist.
- Consistency: If you prefer a thicker sauce, simply let the beans simmer for a few extra minutes after pressure cooking.
- Make it Vegetarian: Omit the bacon and use vegetable broth to make the recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg