Western Baked Beans

 

This recipe comes from my good friend, Annette.  I've served it often over the years.  It's a great side dish for a crowd as it serves at least 12!

8 slices bacon

4 large onions, peeled & separated into rings

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cider vinegar

2 (15 oz.) cans dried lima beans, drained

1 (16 oz.) can green lima beans, drained

1 (16 oz.) can dark red kidney beans, drained

1 (1lb., 2 oz.) can New England Style baked beans, undrained

Pan fry the bacon until crisp, drain on paper towel; set aside.  Place onion rings in a large skillet & add the sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt and vinegar.  Cover & cook 20 minutes.  Add the onion mixture to the beans and stir in the bacon, crumbled.  Pour into 3 quart casserole.

Bake at 350, covered for 1/2 hour then uncover and bake 1/2 hour longer.

I have also prepared this and cooked it in the crockpot.  It's worked out just fine!