Calico Beans
Nancy Skala, Machias,
Maine
Down East Quilters Summer Picnic
A delicious combination of beans makes a great dish to take to a pot luck dinner.
I. 1 can each:
Lima beans
Butter beans
Kidney beans
Pork and beansDrain and rinse all but Pork and beans.
II. 4 onions – cut in rings
¾ lb. bacon – cut up
2 cloves garlic – minced
Fry bacon until crisp – remove from pan and drain. Brown onions in bacon grease – remove and drain well. Add garlic.III. ¼ C. vinegar
¾ C. brown sugar
¼ tsp. dry mustardCombine Steps II & III and simmer 20 minutes. Add Step I and bake 60 minutes @ 350º or cook in crock pot on low for several hours.