Big Bean Pot

A roaster, Dutch oven or 4-quart casserole can be used to prepare this hearty picnic and barbecue favorite.


½ pound bacon, diced
2 to 2 ½ cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup cider vinegar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ½ -ounce) can butter beans, drained
1 (16-ounce) can lima beans, drained
2 (21-ounce) cans pork and beans

Sauté bacon and onions in large roaster, Dutch oven or casserole. Add garlic powder, mustard, vinegar, brown sugar and beans; mix well. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven until bubbly and hot, about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

20 to 25 servings

Variation:
Beef Bean Casserole: Sauté 3 pounds ground beef with bacon and onions. Drain off excess fat and juices. Add to recipe above.


Nancy Kamrath
Acquisitions Assistant