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Instant Pot Baked Beans

Break out the pressure cooker, these Instant Pot Baked Beans are the most delicious dinner side dish. So easy, no pre-soaking required!
Course dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq, beans, instant pot, pressure cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry navy or pinto beans or a combination
  • 8 cups of water
  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp spicy brown or Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke

Instructions

  • Add the beans and water to the Instant Pot, lock the lid into place and cook on manual high pressure for 25 minutes.
  • Carefully quick-release the steam valve.
  • When the steam has completely released, pour the cooked beans into a colander and drain off any excess water.
  • Set the Instant Pot to saute and add the chopped bacon.
  • Stir and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the bacon is cooked and crispy.
  • Add the onions and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes or until the onions are softened.
  • Add the beans back into the pot with the remaining ingredients (garlic powder, onion powder, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard and liquid smoke).
  • Place lid on the pot and cook on manual high pressure for another 10 minutes.
  • Carefully quick-release the steam valve again.
  • Remove the lid, stir and serve immediately.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.