Sweet and Sour Bean Trio

Here's a yummy crock pot recipe from the kitchen of Tamara Vandegrift Easley, Rolla MO. This is on my "to try" list, but I think I'll also add some chunks of smoked sausage to the crock pot and serve with baked potatoes or pasta.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1 (16 ounce) can lima beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can  baked beans, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

Directions

1. Cook bacon in skillet and crumble.
2. Combine cooked bacon and 2 T bacon drippings with onion, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, salt and vinegar.
3. Mix with 3 kinds of beans in crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.