1 lg onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, "
1 T butter
3/4 c. chilli sauce
1/2 c. maple syrup
1/2 c. water
3 T bourbon OR dark rum
1 T cider vinegar
2 t Worcestershire sauce
2 t dry mustard
1/2 t curry powder
1/4 t salt
1/8 t ground black pepper
1 16-oz. can drained white beans
1 " can " kidney beans
1 " can " small lima beans
3 or 4 strips bacon
Oven to 350°. In large skillet sauté onion and garlic over med. heat for 3 min. Add chilli sauce, syrup, water, rum or bourbon, vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, curry powder, salt and pepper and simmer over med. heat for 2 minutes. Put beans into a deep 2 qt. casserole, pour sauce over, stir gently to combine. Lay strips of bacon over top and place in oven for 1 hour, or till bubbly and bacon is cooked. If not, run under broiler to crisp. If casserole seems dry, add up to 1/2 c. water.

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