Slow Cooker French Pork and Bean Casserole

 

2

slices bacon, chopped

1

lb boneless country-style pork ribs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1/2

cup finely chopped onion

1

cup shredded carrots

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1

can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon pepper

2

cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern beans, drained

1/2

lb cooked kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

• 1 In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon, pork pieces and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork begins to brown.
• 2 Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place pork mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients except beans and kielbasa. Layer beans over top.
• 3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
• 4 Stir in kielbasa. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.