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.