Smoked Neck Bones BBQ Beans for the Instant Pot is a dish that’s both satisfying and brimming with flavor.
Smoked Pork Neck Bones
Don’t be afraid to get these smoked bones if you happen to see them at the supermarket. They are actually a Southern favorite and quite the treat. They are a bit laborious, but well worth the effort.
These flavorful, tender morsels are essential for infusing the beans with that irresistible smokiness. When shopping for smoked neck bones, choose cuts that are well-marbled, as this will ensure a rich and savory broth.
These bones are small. The best method of cooking them is to put them in a cheesecloth bag. When the beans are done, pull the bag out and separate the meat from the bones. There will be plenty of meat on the bones.
Don’t give Fido or Kitty the bones as a treat. They could easily get stuck in their throat and cause choking. Be sure and toss them right away so no one tries to raid the trash can.
The Beans
You can use your favorite dry bean for this recipe. Because you are using the Instant Pot, there is no need to pre-soak. Pinto, red, black, or even Great Northern beans would make an excellent choice.
Make sure you thoroughly check the beans with your fingers before putting them in the pot. There are often rocks or hardened mud that look like beans but are not. You could put them in a colander and go through them or run water over them and go through them.
The Instant Pot Advantage
The Instant Pot is a game-changer in the kitchen. It takes what would traditionally be a slow-cooked, all-day affair and condenses it into a fraction of the time. If you haven’t harnessed the power of this versatile appliance, now is the time. The Instant Pot will help you achieve that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with the smoked neck bones and create a delectable, saucy concoction with the beans.
What to Serve
These beans are wonderful combined with a fresh salad and Cheesy Jalapeño Cornbread. For those who like their beans spicy, be sure and have a bottle of Tabasco on the table.
Smoked Neck Bones BBQ Beans for the Instant Pot Recipe
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Smoked Neck Bones BBQ Beans for the Instant Pot
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pork neck bones
- ½ cup Boswell Barbecue Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard, or other strong French mustard
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 pound red beans
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Mis en place
Bag
- 1 pound pork neck bonesMake a bag for the bones. Cut a large piece of double cheesecloth and put the bones in the middle.
- Bring the sides up and tie the bag off. Bring the ends up and tie another knot so you have a handle to pull the bones out.
Cooking Liquid
- 1/2 cup Boswell Barbecue Sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons molassesMix the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and molasses together. Set it aside.
Beans
- 1 onion, 1 pound red beansSauté the onion in the Instant Pot until it is translucent. Add the beans. Add the sauce.
- Add about 4 quarts of water to the pot. Add the bag of bones and push them down into the water.
- Cover the pot and set it to sealing mode.
- Set the Instant Pot for Pressure Cook/Beans or High for 25 minutes.
- When the beans are done, use Natural Release.
- Remove the top from the Instant Pot.
- Carefully remove the bag of bones.
- Put the bag on a cutting board and carefully cut it open. Use a fork to remove the bones and put the meat in a bowl.
- Add the meat to the Instant Pot. If the liquid is too thin, you can put the pot on Sauté for a few minutes until it reaches the thickness you desire, stirring occasionally.
- 1/4 cup green onionsGarnish the beans with sliced green onions.
