Hamdi Saidani This Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Baked Beans recipe is a sweet and smoky recipe, which is made with pork and beans and crispy bacon. It’s the perfect side dish for a potluck, ready in about 5 hours.
Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Baked Beans Ingredients
- 3 (28 ounce) cans pork and beans
- ½ cup diced onion
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- ½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
How To Make Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Baked Beans
- Combine Ingredients: In a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, mix the pork and beans, diced onion, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 5 hours. Stir the beans gently a couple of times during the cooking process if you can.
- Add Bacon and Serve: Just before serving, stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
- How to keep the bacon crispy? As the recipe suggests, the best way to ensure your bacon stays crispy is to stir it in right at the end, just before serving. If you add it at the beginning, it will become soft.
- How do you get soft onions? Slow cookers don’t always soften onions completely, leaving them with a slight crunch. If you prefer your onions very soft, the recipe notes suggest sautéing the diced onion in a skillet (perhaps with the bacon as it cooks) before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Can I make this in the oven? Yes. Combine all the ingredients (except the bacon) in a large Dutch oven or a casserole dish. Cover and bake at 325°F for 2-3 hours, or until hot and bubbly. Stir in the bacon before serving.
- Can I use different beans? While canned pork and beans are the classic base for this style of recipe (as they include a savory sauce), you could experiment with a mix of drained kidney, pinto, and black beans, though you may need to add a bit more BBQ sauce or liquid.
What To Serve With Crock Pot Baked Beans
These are the ultimate side dish for any barbecue, potluck, or casual get-together. They are a classic pairing for:
- BBQ Pulled Pork or Ribs
- Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
- Southern-style Cornbread
- Crispy Fried Chicken
How To Store Crock Pot Baked Beans
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavor is often even better the next day.
- Freeze: Allow the baked beans to cool completely, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Crock Pot Baked Beans Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 serving
- Calories: 359kcal
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Protein: 13g
- Fat: 10g
- Sodium: 1161mg
- Fiber: 11g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Do I have to cook the bacon first?
Yes, it is essential to cook the bacon until it is crispy before adding it to the beans. Raw bacon will not cook properly in the slow cooker and will have a chewy, unpleasant texture.
Can I cook this on HIGH to make it faster?
Yes, you can cook these beans on the HIGH setting for about 2-3 hours. However, the low and slow method allows the flavors to meld together more deeply for a richer final product.
What kind of BBQ sauce is best?
Any kind you love! A classic sweet and smoky sauce like a Kansas City style is fantastic, but a tangy Carolina-style or a spicy Texas-style sauce would also be delicious. Use your favorite.
Try More Pioneer Woman Recipes:
- Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Candy Recipe
- Pioneer Woman Turkey Pot Pie Recipe
Pioneer Woman Crock Pot Baked Beans Recipe
Description
A classic u0022dump and gou0022 side dish featuring canned pork and beans slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce with onions and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, mix the pork and beans, diced onion, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-5 hours.
- Stir the cooked and crumbled bacon in just before serving.
Notes
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