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Sweet N Sour Beans

Name: Sweet N Sour Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 20 servings (1/2 cup each).
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 8 bacon strips, diced; 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 can (28 ounces) baked beans, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours

Makes

20 servings (1/2 cup each)

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023

This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas

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Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute onions in the drippings until tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
In a 5-qt. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 210 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 529 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 7 g protein.

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