Beans Beans Beans

Ever since living in Portugal and Africa I have been hooked on beans. After coming back to the U.S. I have tried to find an easy baked bean recipe that everyone in the family enjoys. A couple years ago I made a simple pot of beans in a hurry and my kids loved it. Tonight we will be having my simple baked bean recipe and spiral cut ham for supper. The ham is in the dutch oven now cooking, and the beans could be done either on the stove or in a smaller dutch oven or bean pot.
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can pork and beans
1\2 tsp dry mustard
1\2 tsp garlic powder
1 chopped onion
1\2 cup brown sugar
1\4 cup vinegar
Simply saute the onions, then add everything else and cook until thick. This takes 30 to 45 minutes.

This recipe is really easy to modify! If you prefer spicy beans add 1 chopped jalapeno or 1 can Rotel Tomato & Green Chilies with green chillies. You can also add bacon or sausage while sauteing the onion for added flavor. Tonight, I am using cannellini beans instead of the pork and beans. I also added about 1 tsp molasses .