26 pork bean recipes

Crockpot pork chops and beans: tender chops slow-cooked down into a sweet-tangy bath of pork and beans, ketchup, mustard, and onion. A four-ingredient, dump-and-go dinner.

Black bean chili built on two meats: cubed stewing beef and pork shoulder browned with onions, peppers and jalapeños, then simmered with tomatoes, cumin and a splash of red wine. Thick, smoky, deeply savory.

Old-time country stew of pinto beans and white hominy simmered low and slow with salt pork and a whisper of marjoram. Frontier comfort food that fills the kitchen with smoky depth.

Slow cooker pork and bean casserole with canned beans, sharp cheddar, bacon, brown sugar, and chili powder. Set-and-forget potluck classic with a smoky-sweet edge.

Hearty smoked pork and bean soup built from ham hocks, dried pink beans, and beef stock with paprika and sauteed garlic. Partially pureed for a thick, velvety body. Serves 6.

Cozy up with this hearty Escarole, Beans, and Pork Ribs Soup. Tender country-style pork ribs, creamy cannellini beans, and vibrant escarole simmer in a savory tomato-infused broth. A comforting Italian-style one-pot meal perfect with crusty bread on chilly days.

Sichuan-style bean thread noodles with minced pork, dried mushrooms, hot bean sauce, and fresh ginger. Spicy, slurpable, and deeply savory with a cilantro finish.

Quick pork and black bean burritos using leftover roast pork, cumin-seasoned beans, and a splash of hot sauce. Ready in 25 minutes with all the classic taco-night toppings.

Creole pork chops with white beans: bone-in pork chops braised low and slow with white beans, holy trinity vegetables, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning. Louisiana comfort food in a Dutch oven.

Pork chops baked over beans in a tangy tomato-ketchup sauce with onion. A simple, comforting casserole that slow bakes for up to 90 minutes until the chops are fall-off-the-bone tender.

Slippery glass noodles wok-fried with savory ground pork in a ginger-garlic sauce with dark soy, chili bean paste, and sesame oil. A Chinese comfort bowl in 45 minutes.

Pork and mung bean spring rolls: ground pork stir-fried with bean sprouts and onion, wrapped in egg roll skins, dipped in a Bisquick batter and deep-fried golden. American-Chinese style.

Slow cooker pork, potato, and green bean stew: pork loin simmered with potatoes, onions, garlic, and green beans in a thyme-scented broth. Set it in the morning, come home to dinner.

Pork sausage barbecue beans, a one-skillet cookout side of hot Italian sausage, baked beans, bell pepper, green onions, and a brown sugar spiced BBQ sauce.

Green beans with fermented black beans and pork: classic Sichuan-style stir-fry with salty-funky fermented black beans, ground pork, garlic, and ginger. Weeknight wok dinner, 15 minutes start to finish.

Mexican oven-bag pork chops with salsa, kidney beans, bell peppers, lime, and chili powder. A one-bag weeknight dinner that bakes tender in under 40 minutes with zero scrubbing.