Instant Pot Smoky Korean BBQ Baked Beans
Description
These baked beans are made with Korean BBQ sauce and bacon and cooked under pressure in the Instant Pot so they develop a smoky flavor.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound dry pinto beans, rinsed
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5 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 shallots, chopped
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup ketchup
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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3/4 cup Korean barbecue sauce
Directions
1
Pour pinto beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 12 hours. Drain beans and rinse.
2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add bacon and shallots and cook until bacon is crisp and shallots soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease.
3
Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Mix in paprika, mustard, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Add brown sugar, ketchup, maple syrup, and Worcestershire sauce; mix to combine. Add drained pinto beans and Korean barbecue sauce and combine well. Cancel Saute mode. Close and lock the lid. Seal vent. Select Beans/Chili setting according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove lid, stir beans, and check for doneness; beans should be soft. If more time is needed, close Instant Pot again and pressure cook on "Manual" mode for an additional 20 minutes.