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sweet and sour beans

Sweet and Sour Beans

Discover the magic of sweet and sour beans. This traditional recipe perfectly balances tanginess and sweetness in every bite.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 Pound Bacon
  • 1 cup Yellow onion, diced
  • 1 15 oz can Butter beans
  • 1 15 oz can Lima beans
  • 1 15 oz can Light kidney beans
  • 1 15 oz can Baked beans
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Fry the bacon in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Once bacon is crispy, remove to a paper towel lined plate to cool.
  • Using the same skillet, sauté the diced onions in the remaining bacon grease until golden and tender.
  • In a 4 quart or larger crock pot, add the beans, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder, sea salt, dry mustard, and vinegar.
  • Stir in the sauteed onions, and roughly chopped bacon.
  • Heat on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 210kcal
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