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Mean Beans (Pork and Beans)
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
Always a huge hit at BBQ's. Can be assembled and then frozen in advance. Also, can halve the recipe easily. The lemons are the key.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb sliced bacon
1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
1/2 lb ham, chunks cut small
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup green onion (optional)
salt
pepper
Directions:
1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
2. In large heavy Dutch oven fry bacon; remove and chop coarsley; set aside.
3. To the same skillet, add onions and garlic; cook until transparent.
4. Turn off fire.
5. Add pork and beans, sausage, ham chunks, brown sugar, parsley, lemon juice, barbeque sauce, reserved cooked bacon and green onions.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Mix well and turn into greased 3 quart casserole dish.
8. Bake uncovered 30 - 40 minutes or until bubbly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com