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Cozy Crockpot Baked Beans with Pulled Pork Easy Molasses Recipe

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A warm and inviting crockpot recipe combining navy and pinto beans with tender pulled pork and a rich molasses-infused tomato base. Perfect for busy nights and gatherings, this dish offers a comforting blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
  • 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked overnight)
  • 2 cups cooked pulled pork, shredded (preferably pork shoulder)
  • 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses (unsulphured preferred)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper or substitute brown sugar with maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried navy and pinto beans in a large bowl covered with cold water by at least 2 inches overnight or for at least 8 hours. If using canned beans, rinse well and skip soaking.
  2. Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
  3. Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then add them to the crockpot.
  4. Add pulled pork, molasses, tomato sauce, brown sugar, onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
  5. Pour in 3 cups of water or low-sodium chicken broth, ensuring the liquid just covers the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours until beans are tender and sauce is thickened. Check at 7 hours for doneness. If sauce is too thin, uncover and cook an additional 30 minutes to reduce.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, molasses, or brown sugar as desired.
  8. Serve warm, ideally with cornbread or barbecue sides.

Notes

Soaking beans overnight is key for tenderness and reduces cooking time. Avoid lifting the crockpot lid frequently to retain heat and moisture. If beans are not softening, quick soak in hot water for 1 hour before cooking. Adjust seasoning after cooking as flavors deepen. For a vegetarian version, omit pulled pork and use smoked tempeh or mushrooms with vegetable broth. Canned beans can be used but reduce cooking time to 2-3 hours on low.

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Keywords: crockpot baked beans, pulled pork, molasses recipe, slow cooker beans, comfort food, easy dinner, barbecue side, cozy meal

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