Slow-Cooker Yankee Bean Pot
We've updated this old-fashioned American favorite, taking advantage of the gentle, uniform heat of a slow cooker. Instead of the traditional salt pork, this recipe uses lean Canadian-style bacon.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, October 1998
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Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Start soaking beans a day ahead.
For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
272 calories; protein 16.4g; carbohydrates 48.3g; dietary fiber 9.4g; sugars 11.8g; fat 2.3g; saturated fat 0.3g; cholesterol 6.8mg; vitamin a iu 69.3IU; vitamin c 3.8mg; folate 213.6mcg; calcium 119.5mg; iron 3.8mg; magnesium 110.3mg; potassium 903.4mg; sodium 306.1mg; thiamin 0.5mg.
Exchanges:
2 starch, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1/2 vegetable, 2 lean meat