Instant Pot Baked Beans
This recipe for instant pot baked beans can be made in less than two hours, and no pre-soaking is necessary!
Servings: 10 people
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
- Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 12 oz great northern beans dry and rinsed
- 32 oz low-sodium beef broth may use chicken or vegetable broth as well
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion large, coarse dice
- 4 oz prosciutto fried, chopped (or bacon)
- 2 tbsp ginger fresh, peeled, fine chop
- 4 cloves garlic fresh, peeled, fine chop
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 18 oz barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the beans and place in the Instant Pot along with about 32 oz of beef, chicken, or vegetable broth. Pressure cook on high for 35 minutes and allow a natural release (NR) of at least 15 minutes.
- While the instant pot beans are pressure cooking, prepare the other ingredients.
- Coarsely dice and sauté your onion in some olive oil, using a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, until the onion is soft and translucent . Remove the onion and set aside. Fry the prosciutto or bacon till crisp, over medium heat then drain and chop coarsely. If you want to finish your instant pot baked beans in the oven, preheat the oven to 350°.
- When the bean are done, use a rubber spatula and gently stir them in any remaining broth. Add your sautéed onion, the chopped prosciutto or bacon the garlic, ginger, barbecue sauce and maple syrup. Mix it all gently with a rubber spatula and then transfer back to the iron skillet. You can eat them now, or for a traditional baked bean, go to the next step.
- Place skillet in oven at 350° F for two hours. At this point you can cover the skillet with foil and reduce the oven temp to 175° (or lowest setting) to keep warm, or serve them.
Notes
If you finish these instant pot baked beans in the oven, check them every 30 minutes or so to make sure they are not too dry. If they start to look parched, add a little more broth (or water) to them.
More Tips for The Best Instant Pot Baked Beans:
- Layer the Flavors: Sauté onions, garlic, and bacon directly in the Instant Pot using the sauté function before adding the beans and other ingredients. This step builds a rich, savory base for your baked beans.
- Use Molasses for Depth: Incorporate molasses into your recipe to add a rich, deep sweetness and a touch of smokiness that enhances the overall flavor of the baked beans.
- Natural Release: After cooking, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for about 15 minutes. This ensures the beans are tender and the flavors meld together perfectly. If you find the sauce too thin, use the sauté function to reduce it to your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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