Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces; cook in medium saucepan over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and cook until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring occasionally.

Combine ketchup, vinegar, water, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; add to bacon mixture. Stir in beans. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in Equal.

Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and place in 1 1/2-quart microwaveable casserole. Cook uncovered on High 1 minute. Add onion and cook on High 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, stirring once.

Combine ketchup, vinegar, water, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; add to bacon mixture. Stir in beans and cover with lid or plastic wrap. Cook on High 4 minutes, then cook on Medium 8 to 10 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring twice. Stir in Equal.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Bread, 1 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 185; Total Fat 1g; Cholesterol 1mg; Sodium 491mg; Carbohydrate 36g; Protein 9g.