On Fri 11 Nov 2005 11:36:48p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it dwãçôn?

> They used to be my favorite beans. They were similar to Campbell's P&B
> except they had a second can of "fixins" that were like tomato paste with
> bacon and onion.
>
> Have tried replicating that by caramelizing onion and frying ketchup with
> some bacon grease. Close, but not quite the same.
>
> Any ideas?

Try this kopy-kat type recipe...

Big-John's Beans 'n Fixin's

Ingredients:
1 16 oz. can Campbell's Pork & Beans

The “Fixin's”:
1/2 cup Manwich brand sloppy-joe sauce (Heinz works well too)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Hormel real bacon bits
1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. molasses
1 tsp. dried, minced onion
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground mustard
1/16 tsp. pepper

Combine the ingredients for the Fixin's in a small jar, cover, and
refrigerate at least 1/2 hour (this allows the flavors to blend).

At “bean” time, empty the can of beans into a small saucepan, and stir in
the pre-made Fixin's. Over low-medium heat, bring the Beans and Fixin's to
a simmer, stirring occasionally. When heated through, serve.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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A chicken in every pot is a *LOT* of chicken!