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Pork and Beans Recipe

Published: June 18, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 2 hours Total Time: About 2 hours 20 minutes Serves: 8 Difficulty: Easy Category: Main Course Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into cubes
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F
  2. Season pork with salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne
  3. In a large Dutch oven, brown pork on all sides
  4. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened
  5. Add tomatoes, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce
  6. Stir in navy beans
  7. Bring to a boil, then cover and bake for 2 hours
  8. Remove lid and bake for 30 more minutes
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving
  10. Serve hot with cornbread or rice

Special Notes

This pork and beans recipe is a hearty, comforting dish that's perfect for cold weather. The combination of pork, beans, and sweet sauce creates a rich, satisfying meal. The key is cooking the pork long enough to become tender and flavorful. You can customize this recipe by adding different vegetables or spices. This dish is perfect for potlucks, parties, or any time you want to feed a crowd with comfort food.

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