Recipe: Uncle Joe's Baked Beans (using Coca-Cola and crushed pineapple)

UNCLE JOE'S BAKED BEANS

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can Coca-Cola
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, drained

Cook bacon and onion over medium-high heat in large skillet until bacon is browned and crispy. Drain fat; set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch casserole with nonstick cooking spray.

Meanwhile, combine Coca-Cola, tomato paste, mustard and hot pepper sauce in large bowl; mix well. Add beans, pineapple and bacon mixture to Coca-Cola mixture; mix well. Transfer to prepared dish.

Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until beans are hot and bubbly.

Makes 4-6 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Coca-Cola Cool Recipes, Best Recipes Magazine, Vol. 2, May 7, 2002, No. 61