Jazzed Up Pork and Beans
Take your classic comfort food to the next level with Jazzed Up Pork and Beans, a soul-warming dish bursting with smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. This elevated version of canned pork and beans features crispy thick-cut bacon, sautéed onions, and garlic, all simmered in a rich, tangy sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika for depth. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing side or a hearty main course, this one-pan recipe comes together in just an hour and pairs beautifully with cornbread or grilled meats. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or craving an easy weeknight meal, these jazzed-up beans are sure to steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 28 oz canned pork and beans
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to cool. Once cool, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In the same skillet, leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and discard any excess. Add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring until everything is combined and the sugar has dissolved.
Add the canned pork and beans to the skillet. Gently stir to combine the beans with the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Stir in the crumbled bacon, reserving a small handful for garnish if desired.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer the mixture for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding additional salt or pepper to your preference.
Serve the Jazzed Up Pork and Beans hot, garnished with the reserved bacon bits if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with cornbread or as a side for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1708 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 45.1 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 5860 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.0 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.9 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2488 mg | 53% | |
*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.
