Ingredients for Mom's Pork N Beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can pork and beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon molasses or brown sugar
- hot sauce to taste
- smoked paprika to taste
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How to Make Mom's Pork N Beans
- Open and drain one (15-ounce) can of pork and beans.
- In a medium skillet, combine the drained pork and beans with one (15-ounce) can of water.
- Add 2 tablespoons of bacon grease (or cook 3-4 strips of bacon, reserving the grease).
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the beans are tender and the broth has thickened to your desired consistency.
- For an extra layer of flavor, stir in 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of molasses or brown sugar during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- Feel free to experiment with other additions like a dash of your favorite hot sauce or a sprinkle of smoked paprika!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
12g
Carbs
0g
