Instant Pot Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried white beans (alternatively use 3 cans of drained beans)
• 8 cups water
• 10 strips streaky bacon (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chilli flakes / red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 cup bbq sauce
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the beans in a large bowl then add the water. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to soak for 10-12 hours.

2. 2

   Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function then add the chopped bacon.

3. 3

   Cook until crisp and golden then remove from the pot and set aside.

4. 4

   Add the onions, garlic and spices and cook for a few minutes until fragrant then add the drained, soaked beans, ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar and beef stock.

5. 5

   Add the bacon back in then cover with the lid.

6. 6

   Make sure the vent is in the sealing position then cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Quick release the pressure.

7. 7

   If the liquid is too thin, set the Instant Pot back to the sauté function and allow the beans to simmer for 5-10 minutes until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly. Serve.