Pressure Cooker Baked Beans
Pressure Cooker Baked Beans deliver tender navy beans infused with smoky pork, rich molasses, and a tangy touch of mustard and ketchup. The sauce reduces to a glossy, slightly sweet glaze that clings to each bean, balancing smoke and caramel notes. Serve this hearty side at cookouts, potlucks, or alongside grilled mains for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing bite.
- Prep15 min
- Cook1 hr 10 min
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine water and beans in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot).
- 2
Close and lock the lid.
- 3
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes.
- 4
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure according to the manufacturer's directions.
- 6
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 7
Drain and rinse the beans with cold water and set aside.
- 8
Rinse and wipe out the Instant Pot insert and place it back into the pressure cooker.
- 9
Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté function.
- 10
Heat olive oil until shimmering, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 11
Add salt pork, bacon, and onion; cook until the fat begins to render, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 12
Pour in 1/2 cup water and scrape any browned bits off the bottom.
- 13
Turn the Instant Pot off.
- 14
Whisk together molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and the remaining 1 cup water in a small bowl.
- 15
Return the cooked beans to the pot along with the ketchup mixture.
- 16
Gently stir to combine.
- 17
Close and lock the lid.
- 18
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 35 minutes.
- 19
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 20
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure according to the manufacturer's directions.
- 21
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 22
Beans will thicken as they cool.
- 23
Serve immediately or freeze portions for later.
- Calories 218.72 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 26.54 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 17.01 mg Moderate
- Sodium 551.85 mg High
- Fiber 0.36 g Low Source
- Sugar 18.9 g High
- Added Sugar 6.62 g Moderate
- Calcium 31.39 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 271.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 34.2 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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