Sweet N Sour Beans

Name: Sweet N Sour Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 8 bacon strips, diced; 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 can (28 ounces) baked beans, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

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Prep:20minCook:3h

This recipe is popular on both sides of the border. It came from a friend in Alaska, then traveled with me to old Mexico, where I lived for 5 years, and is now a potluck favorite in my Arkansas community. It's easy to keep the beans warm and serve from a slow cooker. -Barbara Short, Mena, Arkansas

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:01:41 GMT