Title: Calico Beans (Crockpot) Post by: Mommom on July 11, 2007, 04:29:56 PM CALICO BEANS
2 cans Pork and Beans or baked beans (any variety you prefer; I use Bush's Best Baked Beans) 1 can small green lima beans 1 can large butter beans 1 can red kidney beans Drain all but the Pork and Beans and place all beans in crockpot and turn on high. Cut 1/2 lb. bacon into small squares, about 1" wide. Cook in skillet until nearly crisp. (You could use lowfat or turkey bacon.) Remove bacon. Discard all or nearly all drippings. Chop 2 medium onions and sauté in drippings or oil. Drain if desired. To onions, add: 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 cup mild vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar Return bacon to mixture. Simmer 5 minutes. Add mixture to beans in crockpot and cook for 3-4 hrs. on high or for 6 hrs. on low. |