Hot Five-Bean Salad

Ingredienser

8 bacon strips, diced

2/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Pinch pepper

3/4 cup vinegar

1/2 cup water

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) green beans, drained

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) wax beans, drained

Fremgangsmåte

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; re- serve 1/4 cup drippings. Set the bacon aside. Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper to drippings. Stir in vinegar and water; bring to a boil, stirring constant- ly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the beans; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until beans are heat-

ed through. Place in a serving bowl; top with bacon. Yield: 10-12 servings.