Bernice’s Baked Beans
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Bernice | 📂 Category: Sides A classic, hearty recipe for traditional baked beans prepared in a pressure cooker for deep, savory flavor. This dish features tender navy beans slow-cooked with salt pork and brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 hours | 60 minutes | 12 hours | 6-8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- Colander
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | Navy beans | Small, white, dried |
| 1 large | White onion | Diced |
| 1/2 lb | Salt pork | Sliced |
| 5-6 tbsp | Brown sugar | Packed |
| To taste | Salt | Optional |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Soak the 1 lb navy beans overnight in water, then drain and wash thoroughly.
Step 2: Cooking
- Place the beans in the pressure cooker and add the 1 large white onion, 1/2 lb salt pork, 5-6 tbsp brown sugar, and salt to taste.
- Cover with water until it reaches about 1/2 inch above the beans.
- Secure the lid and bring to a boil until steam escapes in an even flow.
- Bring the pressure up to 15 pounds and cook for 60 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to drop naturally before opening the cooker.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: These beans improve in flavor after sitting in the refrigerator for 24 hours; reheat gently on the stovetop.
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