Guests always wonder about the intriguing flavor in this recipe— fresh ginger is the hidden surprise. It’s a hit at every barbecue.
—Helen Reynolds, Quincy, CA
Prep: 10 min. • Cook: 5 hours Makes: 9 servings
4 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
1 bottle (18 oz.) barbecue sauce
11/2 tsp. minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 lb. bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, pineapple, barbecue sauce and ginger. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Stir in bacon before serving.
3/4 cup: 286 cal., 5g fat (1g sat. fat), 9mg chol., 981mg sod., 47g carb. (20g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g pro.