Main Dish
Pork and Beans with Cornbread Croutons
Kokomo Winery
4791 Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg , CA 95448
kokomowines.com
- RECIPE YEAR: 2026
- YIELD: Serves 4
- PAIRS WELL WITH: 2023 Malbec
This hearty pork and beans pairs beautifully with our 2023 Malbec, whose vibrant boysenberry fruit and balanced richness complement the savory pork and sweet, crispy cornbread croutons.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup bacon diced
- 1 pound pork ground
- 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomatoes crushed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cans cannellini beans do not drain
- Kosher Salt
Recipe Directions:
Pork and Beans with Cornbread Croutons · 1/2 cup small diced bacon · 1 pound ground pork · 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped · 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes · 1/3 cup molasses · 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar · 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard · 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce · 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper · 3 cans cannellini beans (do not drain) · Kosher salt 1. Place the bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat begins to render out, about 5 minutes. Stir in ground pork and brown. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. 2. Add the tomato sauce, molasses, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the beans and all the canning liquid and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt as needed.
