Hearty Pinto Baked Beans in Crock-Pot

Homemade Baked Beans are so easy to make. Our crock pot baked bean recipe is a delicious combination of tender beans and a delicious sweet and savory sauce. You will love using your slow cooker and never go back to canned baked beans again!

Crock Pot Baked Beans

Slow Cooker Baked Beans have become a household favorite around here and it’s not hard to see why.

They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. If you have never made baked beans from scratch give this simple recipe a try and be amazed at how good they are!

They are the perfect addition for any BBQ, picnic or potluck!

What are Slow Cooker Baked Beans?

Slow Cooked Baked Beans are made in your crock pot using dried pinto beans. Instead of heating up a can of baked beans these beans are made from scratch and taste better than canned baked beans!

Using your crock pot will eliminate having to heat up the stove on a hot day. The slow cooker is made to heat slow and slow making the beans creamier and better with less effort.

What beans are used for baked beans?

Traditional baked beans use pinto beans. This is the same for making them from scratch. You can find a bag of dried pinto beans for relatively cheap at your local grocery store in the canned bean and rice aisle.

How to make Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Here are the ingredients you will need:

• 1 lb pinto beans
• Water (enough to cover beans)
• 1/2 cup white onion, diced
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoon mustard
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

How to make your baked beans

1. Place pinto beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak for 6-12 hours.
2. Once the beans have soaked, place them in your slow cooker.
3. Add onion, bacon bits, and garlic to the slow cooker.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together mustard, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, ketchup, and liquid smoke.
5. Pour over the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker and mix.
6. Cook on low from 6-8 hours, or until the beans are cooked all the way through.

How do you store and reheat baked bean leftovers?

If you end up with leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave or on low heat.

What can you serve with baked beans?

Baked Beans are a tasty side dish for most potluck or picnic foods. They are typically served along side burgers and hot dogs, ribs, pulled pork or any grilled meat.

They are delicious alongside fresh fruit, any kind of green or pasta salad as chips, and desserts!

Can you make Baked Beans vegetarian?

To make this recipe vegetarian you can simply leave out the bacon.

Here are more slow cooker and instant pot recipes you may enjoy:

• 3 Ingredient Crock Pot Sausage and Cheese Dip
• Easy ‘lil Smokies
• Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
• Instant Pot Rice
• Instant Pot Kale
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Homemade Baked Beans are so simple to make. This slow cooker baked bean recipe is made up of tender beans and delicious savory and sweet sauce. You will want to go back to canned baked beans again!