- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan; crumble.
- Add onion, thyme, rosemary, and garlic to drippings in pan; sauté 3 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Place half of beans in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher until chunky.
- Add remaining half of beans, pork, and sausage; stir well.
- Place half of bean mixture in a 3 1/2-quart electric slow cooker; top with half of tomato mixture.
- Repeat layers. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.
- Ladle into bowls.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Makes 6 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
500 calories, 27 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 80 mg cholesterol, greater than 1400 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 31 g protein
