Homemade Pork and Beans
Homemade Pork and Beans is a hearty dish combining diced country-style boneless pork ribs and thick-cut bacon cooked with onion in a sweet and tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and spices. Pinto beans are added to the mixture, creating a savory stew with rich pork flavors and a satisfying texture from the beans. The dish is slow-cooked to meld the flavors and tenderize the meat, resulting in a comforting, filling meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds country-style boneless pork ribs , or boneless pork butt
- 1 pound Bacon thick cut slices
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 3 (16 ounce cans) pinto beans undrained, or cannelini or navy beans
Instructions
- Dice 1 1/2 pounds country-style boneless pork ribs into 2-inch cubes, trimming off any hard pieces of fat. Then dice 1 pound thick cut bacon slices into 1-inch pieces.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll need a large oven-safe pot with lid for this recipe or a regular pot combined with a 2 to 3-quart casserole dish with lid or use aluminum foil to cover.
- Heat a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add in bacon and cubed pork and cook until it starts to render out the fat and brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. If preferred, you can use a spoon to remove some of the excess fat from the pan. Be sure to leave at least 3 tablespoons of the fat.
- Add in 1 medium diced yellow onion and continue to cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add in 2 cups ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 cup water. Add in 3 (16 ounce cans) pinto beans and stir to combine until everything is well mixed and coated.
- Place the lid on the oven-safe pot, or transfer this mixture to an ungreased 2 to 3-quart casserole dish and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Cook in the preheated 300℉ oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours until the pork is tender enough to shred with a fork. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can slow cook this recipe by transferring all ingredients into a 5 to 7-quart slow cooker and cooking on low for 4 to 6 hours instead of baking.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.