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Baked beans in an instant pot, a serving on a wooden spoon.
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Instant Pot Baked Beans

Instant Pot Baked Beans have tender navy beans simmer in a smoky, molasses-infused sauce, delivering classic taste in record time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Pressure Build20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 slices bacon chopped, or more, if desired
  • 1 cup sweet onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse the navy beans in a colander and remove any stones or debris.
  • Add the beans and 6 cups of water to the Instant Pot.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure release valve to "sealing."
  • Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  • Drain the beans and set aside.
  • On the saute setting, cook the bacon for 3 minutes or until it begins to crisp. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Return the beans to the instant pot, and add the chopped onion, chopped bacon, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper to the Instant Pot.
  • Stir everything together until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure release valve to "sealing."
  • Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  • Stir the baked beans and serve hot.

Notes

  • Burn Notice: If you get a burn notice, you can open the pot and check. Increase the sauce or even try adding a bit of water. Some Instant Pots seem to be more sensitive than others.
  • Sauce is too thin: To thicken the sauce, turn the pot to saute and cook until desired thickness is reached.
  • Sauce is too thick: To thin, add a bit of water and stir thoroughly.
  • Double the recipe: You can double this recipe, but make sure not to fill the Instant Pot more than 2/3 full.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 1132mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 4mg

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