Calico Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon
1 lb. hamburger
salt and pepper
1 can lima beans
1 can butter beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can pork and beans
1/2 c. catsup
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. molasses

Preparation

Fry bacon, drain and crumble.
Fry hamburger, drain it.
Drain beans and reserve liquid.
Mix all ingredients in a 2-quart casserole.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour. If liquid cooks out, add some of reserved bean liquid.
(Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to help eliminate gas.)
Serves 6 to 8.