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Flavorful Brown Sugar Pineapple Baked Beans Recipe Easy from Scratch

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A comforting and flavorful baked beans recipe featuring brown sugar and pineapple for a sweet-savory tropical twist. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried navy beans, soaked overnight or quick-soaked
  • 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained (fresh pineapple can be used)
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark brown sugar)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup dried navy beans and soak them overnight in plenty of water (about 8 cups). For quick-soak, boil beans for 2 minutes, then cover and let sit for 1 hour.
  2. Drain soaked beans and place in a large pot with fresh water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 45-60 minutes until beans are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Gently fold in cooked beans and drained pineapple chunks. Stir carefully to coat evenly without breaking the beans.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes to marry flavors. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if sauce gets too thick.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper gradually, tasting as you go to balance sweetness and savory flavors.
  8. Remove from heat and let beans rest for 5 minutes before serving to thicken sauce and deepen flavors.

Notes

For gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari. For vegan, use vegan Worcestershire sauce or tamari and a no-honey ketchup. Avoid boiling beans too hard to prevent splitting skins. Simmer gently and taste for seasoning balance. Adding liquid smoke can enhance smokiness. Leftovers improve in flavor after a day or two. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: baked beans, brown sugar, pineapple, easy recipe, from scratch, sweet and savory, navy beans, barbecue side, comfort food

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