Instant Pot Baked Beans
This delicious Instant Pot baked beans recipe solves the problem of forgetting to soak your dried beans overnight. It is perfectly sweet and smoky, and the flavors taste better the next day. This is the perfect make-ahead dish for a crowd. It just happens to be gluten-free, making it perfect to bring to your next BBQ.
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Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 1/2 pound thick cut bacon
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add dry navy beans to your liner. Top with water to cover beans by two inches. Cover Instant Pot and set vent to seal. Cook for 60 minutes.1 pound dried navy beans
- NPR for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure. Drain beans into a colander and set aside.
- Ensure liner is dry, then return to Instant Pot. Turn heat to saute.
- Chop your bacon into quarter inch slices. Add bacon to hot Instant Pot and cook until lightly crispy, stirring occasionally. Use a flat edged wooden spoon to stir.1/2 pound thick cut bacon
- While bacon cooks, chop onion and set aside, then prep sauce. Add the molasses, maple syrup, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard powder, and pepper to a bowl and stir thoroughly.1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons mustard powder, 1 teaspoon pepper
- Once bacon finishes cooking, add onion. The deglazes Instant Pot nicely. Let onion cook for two minutes, then turn off Instant Pot.1 onion
- Add beans to the sauteed onions and bacon then immediately pour liquid over it. Add a half cup water and stir. Replace lid and set vent to seal.1/2 cup water
- Cook for 35 minutes. NPR for 10 minutes again, then carefully release any remaining pressure. Add liquid smoke and salt, then stir. Taste and adjust any seasonings, as necessary.1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, 1 teaspoon salt
- If possible, let flavors meld for 3 or more hours, even overnight. This keeps well in your fridge in a tightly sealed container for up to four days.
Notes
- These baked beans are slightly on the sweet side, but the sweetness gets cut with acid so it isn’t overwhelming. If you prefer tangier beans, use a quarter cup less maple syrup.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 315mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g
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