Mom's Pork N Beans

Get ready to savor the heartwarming flavors of "Mom's Pork N Beans," a soul-soothing, one-pot meal that’s packed with tender pork shoulder, classic canned pork and beans, and a rich, tangy-sweet sauce. This comforting recipe combines pantry-friendly ingredients like tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika to create a perfectly balanced dish that's as nostalgic as it is satisfying. Slow-cooked to perfection, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the savory-sweet sauce thickens into a delightful glaze. Ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or steamed rice for the ultimate comfort food experience. Quick to prep, easy to cook, and loved by all, "Mom's Pork N Beans" is a must-try for fans of hearty, homemade classics!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Pork shoulder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 Garlic cloves
• 3 cups Canned pork and beans
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons Oil (vegetable or olive)
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Trim the pork shoulder of excess fat and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Season the pork pieces with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sear the pork pieces in batches until they are golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, lower the heat and sauté the onion until it is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Deglaze the pot by adding the water, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. This will add loads of flavor to the dish.

Step 6

Return the seared pork to the pot. Stir in the canned pork and beans, tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and smoked paprika. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the dish is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.

Step 9

Serve warm with crusty bread, steamed rice, or as a satisfying standalone dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2156.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2726.4

Total Fat 118.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 614.4mg	0%
Sodium 6033.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 81.5g
Protein 199.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 518.6mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 4527.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 29.8%

Carbs: 30.6%