Pork and Beans with Hot Dogs

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Pork and Beans with Hot Dogs is a hearty, comforting American dish that combines canned pork and beans with sliced hot dogs, often simmered together to blend flavors. It's a simple, budget-friendly meal popular in home cooking and picnics, typically featuring beans in a sweet or savory tomato-based sauce with added onions or mustard.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the beans and moderate in protein from both the beans and hot dogs, while also containing significant fat, especially from processed meats. A typical serving provides around 300-400 calories, with key nutrients including fiber, iron, and B vitamins, though it can be high in sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	950 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic example of American comfort food that evolved from canned goods in the early 20th century, symbolizing convenience and frugality. Nutritionally, it offers plant-based protein from beans but is often enhanced with processed meats, making it a filling yet simple meal that's nostalgic for many.