Slow-Cooked Pork & Beans
(from nmgresearch’s recipe box)
Bacon adds subtle smokiness to this hearty side that’s loaded with flavor. Serve it over rice for a tasty main dish.
Source: Taste of Home
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 360 minutes
Serves 12 people
Categories: SLOW COOKER SIDES
Ingredients
- 1 package sliced bacon, chopped (1 pound)
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cans pork and beans, undrained (15 ounces each)
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (16 ounces)
- 1 can butter beans, rinsed and drained (16 ounces)
- 1 can lima beans, rinsed and drained (15-1/4 ounces)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
- 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.
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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.