This post may contain links to Amazon or other partners; your purchases via these links can benefit Simply Recipes. Hi, Ivy! Highly recommend this recipe. Close and lock the lid. My son discovered baked beans in the can and loved them. Would I cook these the same amount of time is I halved the recipe? These beans are delicious! Here’s an article that might help http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-add-the-smokey-flavor-of-bacon-to-vegetarian-and-vegan-dishes-171151. Argh! Please try again. Saute the bacon and then the onion and add the other ingredients except the water and simmer the beans on a a very low heat / saute on less on the Instant Pot or even slow cook as long as they’re simmering. Great recipe. Has anyone made this for 50 people? On another note, have you heard of cottony soft Japanese cheesecake? third Salt pork instead of bacon. Danielle. Perhaps that real thickness is only achievable from a really long oven bake? I’m boiling my beans in the salted water , do I drain and start the recipe with the 8 cup? Thanks for sharing, did this tonight in a multicooker, not quite sure if I understand how it works yet, as the instructions are limited and in French, but I’m muddling on the best I can! I’ve also froze leftovers in individual serving containers, and it make a a good lunch with a piece of bread and butter! Thank you for posting. I am having a big party at the house and think I’ll make this. Add dry navy beans to dish and soak overnight (or for at least 8 … These were good. I’ve also been learning to play with the molasses. When the cook time ends, turn the pressure cooker off and do a 10 minute natural pressure release, followed by a quick pressure release to release any remaining pressure. I agree, most people are use to the super soft texture of canned beans. Hope you warm up soon . When using the quick bean soak for an hour in the IP, is the lid on or off? Soak the beans overnight* in the pressure cooking pot with 8 cups of water and 1 tablespoon salt. Initially was “soupy” but after a day it wasn’t. I was on a mission to get the same flavor, homemade version, and I found your recipe! Hi RossAnne – the cook time will be the same. After 35 minutes my InstaPot said NoPrssr or something like that. Thanks for sharing! What does the salt add in the soaking water? Thanks Gary! Make sure that the pressure regulator is set to the “Sealing” position. Add diced pork, ketchup, sugar, molasses, salt, mustard and onion. First of all, they turned out amazing! Hi Meghan – 2 cups of beans equals 1 pound of beans. Select high pressure and 35 minutes cook time. I did cook onions and bacon separately this time but it still was delicious. We’ll be eating these beans year round but I’ll always think of them as blizzard comfort food. I think that’s why some kids don’t like beans because of the mushy texture. Thanks for sharing your tip Laura – so nice to know how much you enjoy them. The baked beans have a great, traditional flavor. I have made this recipe and both times were a fail. Great flavor (but I admit to adding some additional yellow mustard and some maple syrup). I haven’t had any trouble with up to a pound of beans. I suspected old beans, since I had bought them off a grocery store shelf. Wow, Amazing, this recipe ROCKS! I mean we are saying “baked” but using an instant pot. Allergic to tomatoes, but love spaghetti, lasagne, Thoughts? I simmered for another 10 minutes or so and finally gave up because we were hungry. My question is, what variety of molasses do I use? You’ll find some amazing breakfasts and breads, along with the best dessert recipes! This is a great recipe, I’ve made it twice and the beans came out great each time. Hi, Karen! Hi Barbara  My pressure cooker is old school. Loved that the beans were done and firm but not mushy, Perfect. Should this be my first time recipe? Spicier and less sweet than the canned version, these vegetarian baked beans burst with flavor. Yup. Hi Tom – I don’t know why your beans burned on the bottom – I don’t think using high pressure had anything to do with it. Now check your email to confirm your subscription. Hi Sam – if you want baked beans, you could combine my recipe with one like this one https://garlicmatters.com/homemade-baked-beans-no-added-sugar-recipe/ If you want bean recipes try this great 16 bean soup https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-15-bean-soup/ or this cajun version https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-cajun-15-bean-soup/. The liquid was still there, but seemed like it needed even more! No extra cook time was needed. Love it! Unsubscribe at anytime. Enjoy! Would you also need to double the water? And Canadian readers have confirmed making theirs with maple syrup. Happy Birthday to your son! Thanks for trying many of my recipes. Instant Pot Hamburger Baked Beans are super flavorful, hearty and filling. Cook the beans on Manual > High-Pressure Cooking for 25 minutes. Drain and rinse soaked beans; add to the multicooker. Or, if you have more time, you could even use the slow cook settings. Served them to a friend who says “I hate beans with ketchup in them”, he never knew and I ain’t telling. I’ve made these multiple times, thank you for the recipe. I literally doubled your recipe (ingredients and time) because I have a large Pressure cooker (16 cups) and it was perfect! The black bits are tiny and easily stirred in, it just seems to add a bitter element to the aftertaste. I do add a bit of apple cider vinegar to make it “like the old family recipe” that does not exist. If you’re using low sodium stock, I’d add 1 tsp salt to the first stage. I came across the Fagor baked beans recipe first, which uses low pressure for 90 minutes. It really is a great way to cook baked beans. Sorry, our subscription service is unavailable. I used Pinto Beans instead of Navy. Just the taste I’ve been trying to find! Adjust the heat to maintain high pressure and cook for 15 … Place the beans, bay leaves, water, and 1 tablespoon oil in the cooker. I’ve read that one shouldn’t use black strap unless specifically called for. I do highly recommend making these early in the day and allowing them to tighten/thicken up throughout the day by leaving them on warm for several hours. I may or may not add a pinch of red pepper flakes. After 10 minutes I opened the lid. You make it sound so simple too. Followed this recipe to the exact T and what I got was soup. My husband is going to love this, I’m sure. I have a new 6qt IP that I’ve tried once…. $79.00 (21% savings) I also added just a splash of real maple syrup. Fun . Thanks Richard! Thanks Carol – sometimes you do need a break from a recipe Your church is lucky to have you cooking for them. electric pressure cooker. Fantastic. Here’s a good explanation https://christopherkimball.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/cooking-beans-101/. I have to tell you they are oh my goodness great! Thanks! Oh yeah, I’m trying your version for sure. This recipe and all of your others look very tasty. Old beans won’t soften, but I love em hard. Happy camper here. Cooking at high pressure for 75 minutes you’ll have some perfectly cooked beans and others that are still a little hard. First time commenting? We were having a blizzard when I made them and they were just perfect! I’m super it’s just the start of lots of great meals in your Foodi. I’ll have to try Emma’s tip of adding olive oil, too — certainly can’t hurt! In this case, I would proceed with the recipe as written, but skip the second round of pressure cooking. I want to pressure can the beans after making a batch, Any suggestions on how long to pressure can after I pack into pint jars? on Amazon. Let the pressure release in natural away I thought this recipe sounded good http://janeshealthykitchen.com/no-tomato-ketchup/. They were cooked to perfection too. Just put it in the oven for heaven’s sake!’. A little disappointed as I followed the recipe to the letter but the finished product lacked flavor-they were too bland. America’s Test Kitchen’s pressure cooker cookbook suggests it’s best to presoak the beans in salted water. Add 1 pound of rinsed dry navy beans into your pressure cooker. i just bought the power pressure cooker xl (10 quart) and the recipe that they have online for baked beans uses canned beans – I want to use dry beans. Close cover securely. You’ll get just one email a week with my latest recipes. For best results, make them the day before and warm them up right before serving. So glad the beans were a hit. _ga-. If you are using an Instant Pot, select the “Bean/Chili” program, then adjust the time to 15 minutes. I want to make baked beans in it now. Its a tradition that goes back to the days when it was unGodly to work on sunday even for women(puritan times) the lady folks would prep a crock and the men would dig a hole on the town green and start a big fire in it. Leave us a review below to tell us why! The beans do absorb a lot of the liquid with an overnight rest in the fridge. Hi Danielle – saute adjusted to low is the simmer setting on the Instant Pot. Hi, Leslie — Sure, these should freeze just fine! Alternatively, you can use the quick soak method. I’d rather do everything in one pot! Instead, I par-cook (partially cook) them with just water before adding the rest of the ingredients. The pressure cooker cooks these baked beans faster, yet they are still perfect. Thank you Patty. Hi there. I did your recipe exactly, and the beans came out perfect! I made a combo of navy beans about 25% kidney beans. When done, hit "Cancel" to stop sautéing. The sauce is very similar to what I have done over the years, and it is excellent. Thanks for the feedback Betsy. Soak Beans Overnight Cook Beans in a Pressure Cooker 4-20 mins OR In a Large Pot 1:15 Prep 15 mins Bake 2+ hours Eat 2:20 – 3:15 I didn’t know I LOVED Boston Baked Beans until I tasted … Enjoy! Put back in my instapot on slow cook, left for 6 hours, valve open, best baked beans ever! Hi Barbara, a stupid question from a Brit but are navy beans the same as cannelloni beans? This Baked Bean recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Power Pressure Cooker XL. Mine were just a little undercooked at 35 min so I just pressure cooked them another 10 min and they were perfect. I’ve somehow managed to get through 30 years of cooking and never once used molasses! I did sauté mine just a little when done to thicken. Can I just improvise and use a gravy of my choice as the liquid, and pressure cook the beans as you instruct in this recipe? Tried these this week to go with a slow cooker brisket. Then I got a Cosori 8 in 1 cooker..similiar to the instant pot. Hi, Judi! Sign up to receive a weekly email with our latest recipes and occasional surprises. Would definitely reduce water by a minimum of 1 cup. Your email address will not be published. Hi Barbara Depending on how well you regulate the pressure, you may need to add more liquid to some recipes that call for very little liquid. I found our water caused the beans to stay hard. I pre-cooked the beans in the pressure cooker rather than doing a long soak, and I added your other ingredients after draining. Despite the “baked” in their name, most baked beans recipes are actually slow-simmered navy beans. Well, I am having a party in July for 40 people. Beans were cooked by indigenous tribes and adopted by the Pilgrims! Perfect baked beans! About an hour later, I was thrilled that it was so delicious, great color, thick sauce and so much better than canned from the store. I made these and the beans were hard after 35 minutes in the Instapot. These are the best baked beans I have ever eaten. I will not be buying canned beans. Thanks.I can used pinto bean in this recipe. Thank you for a great recipe, my first bean recipe in my new IP. Secure the lid and set on manual; cook for 20 minutes. Thanks Chad – I’ll have to try your changes. 6 Let the pressure release naturally: When the cooking program finishes, let the pressure cooker completely release its pressure naturally. Easy , I have an InstantPot. Rinse, drain and place in the pressure cooker. Turned out ok, beans were cooked but liquid was thin and soupy as in picture. 1 tbls oil (if using a pressure cooker) 3-4 cups water Add all to pressure cooker and cook for 50 minutes. I was thinking of browning the bacon separately since there will be no onions to soak up the oil..or should I just spoon out the oil, except for maybe a tablespoon? The recipe has all the right flavours, but if you are patient slow cooking after the initial pressure cooking makes all the difference. But I love that you just cooked them longer until they were the consistency you wanted them. All my recipes are created using a 6 quart pressure cooker. Hi Clare – you could double the recipe but you may need to wait for more than 10 minutes to release the pressure because beans foam. I have it set for 20 more minutes. Would it change the cooking time? Nutrition information is calculated by Nutritionix and may not always be accurate. Hi Tiffanu – if you want to use canned beans, there’s probably no need to pressure cooker the beans. Add beans and all other ingredients to pot. I made these today and they are oh my gosh great! Just learning how to cook n the instant pot. While wondering if there is a downside to just switching it to high pressure, I found this recipe and so went ahead with it. Dried navy beans are pressure cooked until tender and coated in a classic sticky sauce made from molasses, ketchup, and seasonings. I am picky about my beans and these are perfect! Boston Baked Beans are sweetened with molasses and flavored with salt pork. Then pressure cook on high for 1 minute. We Vermonters produce more maple syrup per acre than anywhere else in the world. Good luck! Ty. Cooking time aside, this recipe was made as instructed and the results are superb. UGH! Glad you enjoyed the flavor. Thank you, Barbara, for your prompt response. Please try again later. Maple sounds like a perfect addition. I love it I have been making yogurt in it. Sounds like the perfect fall meal. It’s a definite learning process for me – completely new territory. When the pot indicate it has finished, allow steam to release naturally for 25 minutes. ✉️ Or you can join my free email list! Any recommendations? Absolutely love the flavor. The video shows an overnight soak, but I often use the quick soak method discussed below. Thanks. Sometimes finishing dishes with a splash of apple cider vinegar can help enhance the flavors. Cook 40 minutes using pressure cooking procedure. So glad you loved them! If you have an 8-quart pot, I think it would fit! Thanks Janet! Making Pressure Cooker Baked Beans Turn your instant pot to saute and cook the bacon. Enjoy the beans . We’re avoiding sugar, corn syrup, molasses, etc and would prefer something savory. Lock the lid in place and over high heat bring to high pressure. I add a Hillshire Farms or similar Kielbasa quartered & sliced (in addition to the bacon). How do I translate this recipe into that type of pressure cooker? This recipe says 35 minutes. I made this according to recipe instructions. Awesome pin! Sounds like delicious changes Jody – thanks! Now I want to try without bacon (not vegetarian but trying to eat better) any substitution for the bacon? 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