Sweet N Sour Beans
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours
YIELD: 20 servings (1/2 cup each).
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
Ingredients
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8 bacon strips, diced
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2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 can (28 ounces) baked beans, undrained
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1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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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