Hawaiian Baked Beans: Luau Lava Bean Recipe
If you are having a Hawaiian-themed celebration, these Hawaiian baked beans are the perfect side dish. The sweet and smoky flavor comes from pineapple and two kinds of BBQ sauce. And there’s an option to make them extra spicy!
One of the Best Hawaiian Luau Recipes
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If you are having a celebration, Luau Lava Beans are one of the best Hawaiian side dishes.
In Hawaii, when family and friends gather together to celebrate special occasions including graduations, weddings, and birthdays, it’s often called a luau.
A luau is a Hawaiian party or feast that is usually accompanied by entertainment such as traditional Hawaiian music and hula.
You can honor Hawaiian culture by having your own luau – and this luau recipe is just what you need to kick off the celebration!
Of course, these sweet and savory Hawaiian baked beans are also fantastic for any gathering. They are especially delicious with barbecue chicken and pork.
Ingredients Needed for Luau Lava Hawaiian Beans
This recipe takes about 15 minutes to prep and 2 hours and 15 minutes to cook. You can cook it on the stove top or in a slow cooker – which makes it easy to bring along to any party!
It makes 6-8 side servings.
- 3 16-oz cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1⁄2 lb cubed cooked bacon
- ½ cup chopped red bell peppers
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1⁄2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup Lava bbq sauce
- ¼ cup Luau smoked bacon bbq sauce
- ¼ cup Pineapple juice, from the drained pineapple
How to Make Luau Lava Beans
Add the peppers and onions to a saute pan and cook until tender.
Mix the beans, bacon, pepper – onion mixture, and pineapple juice to a large pot. Stir to combine
Add the brown sugar, lava sauce and Luau bacon BBQ sauce to the mixture. Stir to combine.
Cook on low for 2 hours stirring often. Add your pineapple chunks and stir to combine.
Cook for another 15 minutes to heat pineapple.
Spicy, Low-Sugar Hawaiian Baked Beans
Making these Hawaiian baked beans with pineapple and brown sugar adds a lot of sweetness. If you prefer a spicier, low-sugar option, simply omit the brown sugar and add in ¼ to ½ tsp of smoked paprika or chili powder – depending on how spicy you like it!
Enjoy!
Luau Lava Hawaiian Baked Beans
If you are having a celebration, a Luau Lava Bean Recipe is just what you need to kick off the celebration Hawaiian style. In Hawaii, family and friends gather together to celebrate special occasions including graduations, weddings, and birthdays.
Ingredients
- 3 16 oz cans pinto beans, drained
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1⁄2 lb cubed cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1⁄2 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- Lava bbq sauce (1/4 cup)
- Luau smoked bacon bbq sauce (1/4 cup)
- Pineapple juice, from the drained pineapple (1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Add the peppers and onions to a saute’ pan and cook until tender.
- Mix the beans, bacon, pepper – onion mixture, and pineapple juice to a large pot. Stir to combine
- Add the brown sugar, lava sauce and Luau bacon BBQ sauce to the mixture.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 2 hours stirring often. Add your pineapple chunks and stir to combine.
- Cook for another 15 minutes to heat pineapple.
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
