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Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans

It doesn't get any easier than this simple but classic combo of bacon and beans! 

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 16 people

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Hurst's HamBeens Slow Cooker Bacon & Beans ®
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 lb. bacon strips cut into 1/4 pieces
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic from jar or fresh
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and sort through the dry beans. Check for any unwanted debris and discard.
  2. Chop onion and set aside.
  3. Cook bacon according to these directions. Let cool and cut into 1/4 pieces.
  4. In large bowl, combine beans, bacon, onion, garlic, flavor packet and water. Stir until packet contents are dissolved.
  5. Divide mixture into two gallon size freezer bags (be sure to label bags first!) Freeze until needed.
  6. Cook in a 4-6 quart slow cooker on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9 hours. Remove lid for last 30 minutes if you prefer a thicker consistency.
  7. Omit the bacon to make these vegetarian... the smoky bacon flavor seasoning gives you a lot of great flavor!

Recipe Notes

Cooking time could take 4 to 8 hours depending on temperature setting of slow-cooker.