• Prep: 25 min. Cook: 6 hours
• Yield: 12 Servings

25 360 385 Ingredients

• 1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 319 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 802 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Keep Onion Handy

I keep a peeled onion in a glass jar in my refrigerator. It’s handy when I need a small amount of chopped onion for a recipe or my husband wants a slice of onion on his hamburger. It stays fresh in the jar, eliminating waste. —Dorothy G., Tewksbury, Massachusetts