Cook bacon until crisp in a heavy skillet. Drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside. Saute onion and garlic in drippings.

Combine beans, bacon, onions, garlic, seasonings and barbecue sauce in a lightly greased crockpot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

From Carolyn Hall of Louisville, Ky in Phyllis Fitzgerald's "Best Buy" column in "The (Louisville, Ky) Courier-Journal, " 07/18/90. Pp. C1 and C4.