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 beans

        Drain 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 mustard

        Combine 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.