Five-Bean Bake
8 bacon slices, chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 (28-ounce) can pork and beans
1 (19.75-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25-ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp. of garlic powder grandular
salt and pepper to taste I like a dash of cayenne pepper in this
Cook chopped bacon slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Add diced onion, and sauté in hot drippings 5 minutes or until tender.
Combine bacon, onion, pork and beans, black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, lima beans, ketchup, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, and cider vinegar in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour; uncover and bake 30 more minutes.
8 servings
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