BARBECUED BEANS

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Most members of my family would agree that no picnic is complete until these delicious beans have made their appearance. Preparing them in a slow cooker makes them easy to transport to any gathering. -Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups chopped onions
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine remaining ingredients. Add the beans. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Reduce heat to low and cook 8-10 hours longer or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.