I just came across this at the Westbend Co. site (
http://www.westbend.com) - I think I'll try it, minus the bacon, natch. (I wonder if tempah bacon might work? Any other substitutes?) As for the suggestion about grd. bf., I *might* try TVP. But if the beans are good w/o it, why bother?
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Sweet-Sour Beans
8 slices bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained
2 16-ounce cans baked beans
2 17-ounce cans lima beans, drained
Fry bacon in West Bend slow cooking pot (or skillet) on top of range unit over medium heat. Remove and drain on paper toweling. Reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease in cooking pot or pour 3 tablespoons bacon grease from skillet into slow cooking pot. Transfer cooking pot to heating base using hot pads.
Combine bacon and all remaining ingredients in cooking pot. Stir well to blend. Cover and cook at Setting #3 (low) for 7 to 8 hours or at Setting #5 (high) for 2 to 3 hours. Reduce heat to Setting #2 (low) for serving.
As a variation, add 1 pound browned ground beef to mixture before cooking.
Yield: 10 servings
Cooking Time: 7 to 8 hours at #3 (low) or 2 to 3 hours at #5 (high)
Last Minute Cooking Time: None
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Ashlan