SODA JERK BEANS

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Provided by mary winecoff

Categories Beans

Time 25m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

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2 cups ham, cooked and diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup cola drink, like Coke
1/2 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage, like Sprite
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a heavy large pot.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until juices are thick, stirring gently and frequently to prevent burning, about 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 796.4, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 15.8, Protein 17.9