Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 14 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Maple Syrup | 1 tbsp (20ml) | 52 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Beer | 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking | 43 |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Green Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 bacon slices
- 1½ cups chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound dried Great Northern beans
- 10 cups water, divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup beer
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Cook bacon slices in a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat until crisp.
Remove bacon from cooker; crumble and set aside.
Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic to drippings in cooker; sauté 2 minutes.
Remove bell pepper mixture from cooker; set aside.
Sort and wash beans.
Combine beans and 4 cups water in cooker.
Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat.
Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 1 minute.
Remove from heat, and place cooker under cold running water.
Remove lid; drain beans.
Combine beans, 6 cups water, and oil in cooker.
Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat.
Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 6 minutes.
Remove from heat, and place cooker under cold running water.
Remove lid; drain beans.
Return beans to cooker; add bacon, onion mixture, barbecue sauce, and remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes or until slightly thick.