sweet and sour beans

Name: Sweet and Sour Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) bacon; 2 small onions, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar (less would be ok - you can always add more later.); 1 teaspoon(s) salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder (more if using fresh garlic); 1/2 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar, to start; 2 can(s) green beans; 1 can(s) yellow beans; 1 can(s) red beans; 1 can(s) navy beans; 1 can(s) pork and beans

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Jun 14, 2018

A recipe adapted from an Amish cookbook that is reminiscent of its German origins. Make sure to use a variety of beans. If cutting the recipe for a smaller amount, still try to use several kinds of beans.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 slices bacon
2 small onions, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar (less would be ok - you can always add more later.)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (more if using fresh garlic)
1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar, to start
2 cans green beans
1 can yellow beans
1 can red beans
1 can navy beans
1 can pork and beans

How To Make sweet and sour beans

Step 1

Fry bacon and onions, drain fat. Crumble bacon. Add other ingredients except beans. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Step 2

Add beans using several different varieties. As long as there are about 5x15 ounce cans or 5 pints total.
Step 3

Bake at 350ºF for an hour or in a slow cooker for 3-4 hours. Add about 1/2 cup water if using slow cooker method. Check occasionally to see if you need to add more water.
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