Pit Baked Beans Recipe
Pork and Beef. Dairy Free, Gluten Free.
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Ingredients
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Beans
Meats
Vegetables
Sauces and Seasonings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the navy beans and place them in a large bowl. Cover with water and let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Cook the Beans
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. In a large pot, combine the beans and 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
Cooking
- 3
Brown the Meats
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced pork shoulder. Cook until browned, breaking up the beef as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 4
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beans, meat and vegetable mixture, tomato sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- 6
Bake the Beans
Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish or a Dutch oven. Cover and bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 2-3 hours, or until the flavors meld and the beans are thick and bubbly.