SWEET N SOUR BEANS

SWEET N SOUR BEANS


8 bacon strips, diced
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground mustard
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 (28-oz.) can baked beans, undrained
1 (16-oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5-oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-oz.) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5-oz,) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained


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

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.

Yield: 15 servings.