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Instant Pot Baked Beans
4.5 from 6 votes

Instant Pot Baked Beans

Make delicious baked beans in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 556 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ pound Bacon chopped into half-inch pieces, 226g
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup water 236g
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce 280g
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 57g
  • ½ cup brown sugar 100g
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 62 ounces Kidney Beans four 15.5 ounce cans) drained and rinsed, 1.756kg

Instructions

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  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté, add chopped bacon, and cook until the bacon is browned and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon, leaving the grease in the insert.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the bacon grease and cook for about 3 minutes, until translucent. Then add garlic and cook for an additional minute, making sure it doesn't burn
  3. Pour the water into the Instant Pot and gently scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits and prevent a burn notice.
  4. Add BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, mustard powder, red pepper flakes (if using), beans and cooked bacon. Stir to combine. 
  5. Place the lid on, turn the valve to sealing position, and set to manual pressure / high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. When done, allow for a 5-minute natural pressure release, then perform a quick pressure release of any remaining pressure.
  7. Open the lid, season with salt and ground black pepper, then serve. 

Notes

  • Cook the bacon first and leave the bacon grease in the pan to cook the onions and garlic. 
  • If you prefer to lighten up these baked beans a bit, drain the grease and use olive oil for the aromatics. 
  • Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener and is a great swap if you are avoiding processed sugars. 
  • Water prevents the sauce from becoming too thick. You can use chicken broth if preferred. 
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water you add. 
  • If the Instant Pot Baked Beans aren’t smoky enough, stir in a splash of liquid smoke. 
  • To avoid mushy baked beans, follow the cooking time listed in the recipe. 
  • The cooking times listed do not include the time needed for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
  • Cook the bacon first and leave the bacon grease in the pan to cook the onions and garlic. 
  • If you prefer to lighten up these baked beans a bit, drain the grease and use olive oil for the aromatics. 
  • Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener and is a great swap if you are avoiding processed sugars. 
  • Water prevents the sauce from becoming too thick. You can use chicken broth if preferred. 
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water you add. 
  • If the Instant Pot Baked Beans aren’t smoky enough, stir in a splash of liquid smoke. 
  • To avoid mushy baked beans, follow the cooking time listed in the recipe. 
  • The cooking times listed do not include the time needed for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 981mg (41%) Potassium 704mg (15%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 222IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556

% Daily Value*

Calories 556kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 981mg 41%
Potassium 704mg 15%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 222IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.