Instant Pot Baked Beans (Quick Soak)
Instant Pot Baked Beans (Quick Soak) deliver a burst of flavor and comfort in under an hour. This easy recipe combines tender navy beans with smoky bacon, sweet ketchup, and aromatic spices for a delicious side dish that’s perfect for barbecues or cozy family dinners. The Instant Pot makes it a breeze, allowing you to enjoy homemade baked beans without the long wait. Get ready to impress your guests with this hearty and nostalgic dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried navy beans
- 4 cups water (for soaking)
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the dried navy beans and place them in the Instant Pot with 4 cups of water. Set to high pressure for 1 minute, then allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- Drain the soaked beans and set aside. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon but leave the fat in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Mix in the soaked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and 2 cups of water. Stir well.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes followed by a natural pressure release.
- Stir before serving warm alongside your favorite proteins or cornbread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use olive oil for sautéing. - Feel free to add spices like smoked paprika or diced jalapeños for extra heat.