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Slow Cooker Pork And Beans

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Slow cooker pork and beans is an easy & flavorful recipe that uses simple, affordable ingredients. Pork shoulder, bacon, dry white beans, seasonings and more. The best part…no need to pre-soak the beans first! Instructions to make this family favorite comfort food in the Instant Pot are also included.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 pounds bone-in pork shoulder or butt
  • 4 ounces uncooked bacon, chopped
  • 16 ounces dry white beans (like great northern or navy)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon dry or yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)
Pork Seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prepare The Pork

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the seasonings. Run the mixture evenly, all over the pork.
  2. Use more or less seasonings to your liking.

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well. Add the prepared pork.
  2. Cook HIGH 8-10 hours

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot, add oil and the prepared pork and sear a few minutes on each side. Remove the pork and set aside. Add the onion and bell pepper & cook a few minutes until soft. You may need to add more oil. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
  2. Turn off the Instant Pot. Pour in the water and deglaze the bottom of the by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the dry white beans, bacon, onion, garlic, ketchup, molasses, dry mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Return the pork back to the pot.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Cook high pressure for 65 minutes. When cooking time is complete, natural release pressure for 15 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.

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