fabulous hot five bean salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10


• 1 pound bacon


• 2/3 cup white sugar


• 2 tablespoons cornstarch


• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt


• 1 pinch ground black pepper


• 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar


• 1/2 cup water


• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained


• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained


• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained


• 1 (14.5 ounce) can wax beans, drained


• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Ready Time: 40 mins



• cut bacon into small pieces using kitchen shears, and place in a large skillet. cook, turning frequently, over medium high heat until evenly browned. drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. set bacon aside.


• return reserved drippings to skillet. mix together sugar, cornstarch, and salt and pepper; blend into drippings. stir in vinegar and water; cook and stir until boiling. stir in drained beans. cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. stir occasionally.


• turn bean mixture into serving dish. crumble bacon over beans.