Pulled Pork Baked Beans combine succulent slow-cooked pork with hearty beans in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. This smoky-sweet bake is pure comfort—easy to throw together, feeds a crowd, and tastes even better the next day.
### What Is Pulled Pork Baked Beans?
A classic American baked bean recipe enhanced with shredded pulled pork and a homemade sweet-and-smoky barbecue sauce. The pork adds richness while the sauce—made with molasses, brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar—creates a glossy, sticky coating that’s utterly addictive.
Oven-baked beans with tender pulled pork deliver the best of both worlds: meaty satisfaction from the pork and hearty texture from the beans. Perfect for potlucks, barbecue sides, or as a standalone main with cornbread.
### How to Make Pulled Pork Baked Beans
Use leftover pulled pork or quickly cook pork shoulder for this easy bake:
1. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until soft (5 minutes)
2. Stir in 2 cans (drained) pinto or navy beans, 2 cups shredded pulled pork
3. Add 1 cup barbecue sauce, ¼ cup molasses, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire, 1 tsp mustard
4. Pour in ½ cup water or beer; mix gently
5. Transfer to oven-safe Dutch oven or cast iron skillet
6. Bake covered at 350°F for 45 minutes, then uncovered 15 minutes to thicken
7. Optional: top with shredded cheddar during last 5 minutes
### Secret to Sticky, Flavorful Beans
Let the beans simmer uncovered for the final 15 minutes to reduce the sauce into a sticky glaze. For extra smokiness, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or use chipotle barbecue sauce. Slow-cooking the pork in advance (or using store-bought) develops deeper flavor that permeates every bean.
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## Author Bio
**Victoria Laurent** is a James Beard Award-winning chef with 12 years of experience in American home cooking. Former executive chef at The Hearth Kitchen in New York and author of “Comfort Classics Modernized.” Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert. Follow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victorialaurent