I am a MAJOR bean/legume lover [so long as they are NOT garbanzos/chic peas, green beans (regardless of how they are sliced, prepared or presented), or black-eyed peas].
At the same time, it is rare that one comes across a recipe that makes 1 husband and 2 older teens not only go back for seconds but actually ASK about when Mom may be making "that BEAN thing" any time soon!
THIS IS SUCH A RECIPE!
[I'm convinced that it's all about the brown SUGAR! But the (dark) MOLASSAS may have helped, too (:{]
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I liked that another reviewer suggested substituting Black Beans for the Garbanzos. I have not yet been so bold; rather, I opted to add a can of Cannellini (a white kidney) instead. Not only did no one complain, but the RAVES were actually gratifying!
NOTE: I used CANNED beans my 1st time around (as the recipe called for) but I am VERY curious as to how the same combination of beans will taste if I begin with a "dried" variety and process them via my crock pot.
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We are very much "cheese people". I think that when I make this again (soon), I will attempt to melt some cheese (whether American, Velveeta, PepperJack or PepperJack/Colby) into it.
I'm also thinking of using pork ribs or chops (rather than bacon) and adding GARLIC (a staple in my home) in the future.
I guess I'll just have to come back and let you know how THAT turns out.
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