Friday, August 10, 2007

Sweet 'N' Sour Beans

8 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 C. cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 can (28 oz) baked beans, undrained
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 1/2 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 1/2 oz) black eyed peas, rinsed and drained

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 T. drippings

In the drippings, sauté onions until tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil

In a slow cooker, combine beans and peas. Add onion mixture and bacon; mix well. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through

Serves 15-20

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