Hawaiian Beans
Get ready to bring a tropical twist to your table with this irresistible Hawaiian Beans recipe! Combining smoky, crispy bacon with sweet pineapple tidbits, tender baked beans, and a savory blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of ginger, this dish perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. Sautéed onions and garlic infuse every bite with rich depth, while a splash of apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tang that keeps things lively. Simmered to perfection in just under an hour, this easy one-skillet side dish transforms into a crowd-pleasing favorite, ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Top it all off with crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of green onions for that final flourish of flavor and texture. Whether served as a side or paired with rice for a hearty meal, Hawaiian Beans promises to be a comforting and tropical delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 28 oz canned baked beans
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits (drained, juice reserved)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
While the bacon is cooking, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Using the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until softened and slightly translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the baked beans, drained pineapple tidbits, and 2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice.
Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet, and let the mixture cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 20 minutes, remove the lid and let the beans cook for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Once the beans are cooked, turn off the heat and stir in half of the crumbled bacon, reserving the rest for garnish.
Transfer the Hawaiian Beans to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining bacon and optional chopped green onions on top as garnish.
Serve warm as a side dish or pair with rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 923 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
