"Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod Lundwall, Tooele, Utah..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound bacon strips, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
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1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
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1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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2 bottles (18 ounces each) barbecue sauce
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional