Description
Learn how to make the best BBQ baked beans from scratch using dry beans! This easy barbecue baked beans recipe is smoky, sweet, and perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and family dinners. Instant Pot and stovetop instructions included.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound of pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons spicy mustard
- 1 six ounce can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- Dash of hot sauce, optional
Instructions
- Rinse beans and remove any dirt or debris.
- Soak beans in 6 cups of water overnight OR cook in Instant Pot the day of.
Instant Pot Method
- To cook in Instant Pot, add 3 cups of dry beans, 2 cups of broth and 3 1/2 cups water.
- Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes and natural release for 15 minutes.
- At this point add in mustard, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, chili powder and liquid smoke.
- Let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add in more salt to taste and hot sauce if desired.
For Stovetop Method
- In the morning pour beans into colander to remove water.
- Heat oil in large pot or dutch oven.
- Add chopped onion and green pepper.
- Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
- Add soaked beans plus 3 1/2 cups of water and 2 cups broth to pot.
- Bring to boil and cook for 2-3 hours, until beans are tender. Add in mustard, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, chili powder and liquid smoke.
- Let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add more salt or your favorite hot sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10
- Soak Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
