Slow Cooker BBQ Pork and Beans
Slow Cooker BBQ Pork and Beans is a soul-warming dish that combines tender pork shoulder with smoky barbecue sauce and creamy baked beans. This hearty meal fills your home with enticing aromas, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish transforms into a comforting classic that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6–8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned baked beans
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet, brown the pork shoulder over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker. Add baked beans, onion, garlic, and barbecue sauce.
- Sprinkle mustard powder, black pepper, salt, and optional red pepper flakes on top.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
- Shred the pork directly in the slow cooker and mix everything before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For a different flavor profile, try using chicken or beef instead of pork. Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra spice. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days or freeze for up to three months.