Easy franks and beans without pork is a simple 2-ingredient appetizer, snack, or high-protein meal that was inspired by old-fashioned Beanee Weenies!
This snappy, nostalgic recipe brings total comfort food to your table in minutes.
There is absolutely no need to overcomplicate a classic when a single can of vegetarian baked beans recipes and just several regular sliced kosher hot dogs can create a satisfying dish the whole family loves
And since the hot dogs are kosher, this recipe not only doesn’t contain any pork, but it’s also dairy-free!
It is the ultimate budget-friendly quick lunch, easy weeknight dinner, campfire favorite, or game night snack that requires zero cooking skills. Just slice, stir, heat, and serve!
About this quick dish…
Franks and beans is a favorite comfort food. A classic for parties, get-togethers, or a quick meal in front of the TV watching a game or a movie!
Just 2 ingredients come together perfectly with no effort at all.
Just mix and heat!
Make in advance and warm up!
It takes no time at all!
Need something fast for a potluck? This is a perfect solution!
And this recipe is dairy-free and pork-free, so it’s terrific for anyone avoiding those ingredients!
A little history
In Colonial times, the Puritan settlers would slow-bake beans with molasses (which is sweet) and pork on Saturday, so they could eat them on Sunday without breaking the religious laws against cooking or working on the Christian Sabbath.
While Van Camps started canning produce and selling to the Union army during the American Civil War, canned beans were first mass-produced in the US in the 1870s by WK Lewis and Family and later by Van Camps in the 1890s. Heinz began commercially mass-producing their beans a year later.
Another famous brand, Bush’s, didn’t hit the market until much later, at the end of the 1960s, when a family recipe was adapted to be canned.
The combination of hot dogs and baked beans became very popular during WWII by a military cook named Charles Dumberger. After that, Van Camp trademarked the iconic canned version and called it Beanee Weenee, while other brands call it Franks & Beans.
The combination became a tradition for families in the Northeast US to eat the dish on Saturday nights.
And beans have health benefits!
What is needed to make Easy Franks and Beans without Pork?
I hardly ever meal plan, so I like to keep a cupboard full of seasonings, spices, veggies, and canned goods in my kitchen to use whenever the mood strikes.
But these two ingredients are all you need to have on hand to make this recipe even last minute!
kosher hotdogs
vegetarian baked beans
Kosher hot dogs are the best! So, what makes them kosher?
Kosher hot dogs are regulated, not just by the government, but also by the laws of Judaism.
They’re made using high-quality cuts of beef or poultry from kosher animals that have been slaughtered strictly according to Jewish law.
They never contain pork, dairy, or fish products. So, they are perfect for anyone avoiding those ingredients!
Easy Franks and Beans without Pork (2-Ingredients)
Easy and dairy-free franks and beans, without pork—with just hot dogs and vegetarian beans!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces vegetarian baked beans (Heinz/Bush's/etc.)
- 4 kosher hot dogs*
Instructions
- Slice hotdogs into disks.
- Pour beans into pot and add hotdog slices.
- Place on medium heat until hot, mixing occasionally.
Notes
* You can use regular or spicy. You can also substitute chicken hotdogs or whatever type you like.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 522Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 1596mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 9gSugar: 19gProtein: 22g