Slow cooker Hawaiian baked beans

Putting pineapple in baked beans may sound strange. But once you try these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Baked Beans, it will make perfect sense. This dish starts out like a typical baked bean dish, only a little fancier. Three types of beans are used – cannellini, pinto and kidney – for a nice mix of textures. And it dresses them up with all the usual flavors you’d expect in a baked bean dish: yellow onion, brown sugar, smoky bacon, spicy barbecue sauce, and a hint of ketchup and mustard.

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But then comes the surprising ingredient: a whole can of pineapple chunks, juice and all. The fruity, tropical sweetness of the pineapple mixes happily with all the other flavors and gives it a Hawaiian flair. It’s delicious on its own and great with anything you throw on the grill.

Can I use different types of beans in this recipe?

Absolute! Although this recipe uses cannellini, pinto and kidney beans, you can experiment with white beans, butter beans or white beans for a unique twist.

Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?

Yes, fresh pineapple chunks can be used. Make sure to add a little bit of pineapple juice to maintain the right flavor balance.

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  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered, airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
  • If your baked beans are slightly runny, you can cook them on high for another 15-20 minutes with the lid off to thicken the sauce.
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Slow cooker Hawaiian baked beans

  1. Rinse the beans, drain them, and place them in the bottom of a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
  2. Cook the bacon, cut it into cubes and put it in the slow cooker.
  3. Optionally, fry your onions in some of the leftover bacon fat for a few minutes to add flavor. Add cooked onions to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.Slow cooker Hawaiian baked beans Slow cooker Hawaiian baked beans
  5. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.cooked baked beans in slow cookercooked baked beans in slow cooker
  6. Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve, enjoy!Slow cooker Hawaiian baked beans in a bowlSlow cooker Hawaiian baked beans in a bowl

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Slow cooker Hawaiian baked beans

Putting pineapple in baked beans may sound strange. But once you try these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Baked Beans, it will make perfect sense.

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  • Rinse the beans, drain them, and place them in the bottom of a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.

  • Cook the bacon, cut it into cubes and put it in the slow cooker.

  • Optionally, fry your onions in some of the leftover bacon fat for a few minutes to add flavor. Add cooked onions to the slow cooker.

  • Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

  • Serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve, enjoy!

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