I was recently asked to bring a side dish to a BBQ my extended family was having. I had some leftover pulled pork I needed to use up so I decided to experiment a bit and make Pulled Pork Baked Beans.
This recipe is similar to most baked bean recipes out there with the exception of one ingredient: Apple Pit Filling. Yes you read that right. I know it sounds weird, but it adds a subtle sweet flavor to the beans.
If you plan to make your own pulled pork instead of buying pre-made from your local grocery store, you have a few options, but the important thing is that you cook it low and slow. You can cook the pork in a slow cooker as in this recipe, or in a pressure cooker if you have one. My preferred method is to smoke it but I realize many of you don’t have smokers.
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- I recommend using regular Coca-Cola versus the sugar-free kind.
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You will need the following ingredients to make this Pulled Pork Baked Beans recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Bacon, Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Coca Cola, Baked Beans, BBQ Sauce, Pulled Pork, Apple Pie Filling, Brown Sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, Yellow Mustard, Chili Powder, Salt and Pepper.
How to Make Pulled Pork Baked Beans
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the bacon, then saute the onions and green pepper in the bacon grease.
- Add the Coca-Cola to deglaze the pot, then mix in all the remaining ingredients.
- Cook uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for an additional 60 minutes.
Pulled Pork Baked Beans
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Ingredients
- 6 slices Bacon, chopped
- 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- ½ Coca Cola
- 54 oz Baked Beans
- ½ Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 lb Pulled Pork
- 21 oz Apple Pie Filling, finely chopped
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder, or to taste
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, brown the bacon, then saute the onions and green pepper in the bacon grease.
- Add the Coca Cola to deglaze the pot then mix in all the remaining ingredients.
- Cook uncovered for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Cover and cook for an additional 60 minutes.