Easy Homemade Pork and Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry White Beans (soaked overnight)
• 1/2 pound Smoked pork
• 1/3 cup Molasses
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 medium Red Onion (diced)
• 1 cup San Marzano Tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For The Tomato Sauce ---

2. 2

   Poor tomatoes, a cup of water, garlic cloves, herbs, paprika into blender and puree until smooth.

3. 3

   --- For The Beans ---

4. 4

   Soak the beans overnight in water.

5. 5

   Mix the dry spices (allspice, paprika, salt, pepper) in a small bowl or ramekin. Set aside.

6. 6

   Heat a saucepan over medium high heat. Add the pork for a quick sear to render some of the fat. Remove and set aside.

7. 7

   Add a tablespoon of olive oil plus the onions and saute 2-3 minutes until onions become a bit translucent. Add a quarter of the spices. Mix well.

8. 8

   Add beans, half the remaining spices, molasses, brown sugar, tomato puree, 2 cups of water and the Worcestershire. Mix well.

9. 9

   Add the pork and remaining spices. Simmer for 2-3 hours covered until beans are soft but not full onslaught creamy and the sauce has reduced to a thicker consistency.

10. 10

    Add cider vinegar the last 15 minutes of cooking stirring in well.