Molasses Baked Beans

• Dried White Navy Beans2 cups
• Bacon1/2 lb
• Onion1 medium
• Molasses1/2 cup
• Brown Sugar1/4 cup
• Cider Vinegar2 tablespoons
• MustardGround
• SaltTo taste
• PepperTo taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the dried beans into a Dutch oven with 6 cups (1.5 L) of water.

2. 2

   Soak overnight.

3. 3

   Drain and pour beans back into the pot with enough water to cover the beans by a couple of inches, cook for 30 minutes until they are tender but still firm.

4. 4

   Drain beans, making sure to reserve cooking liquid, set aside.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C).

6. 6

   While the oven is preheating, cook pork over medium-high heat in the Dutch Oven until fat is rendered and pork is beginning to brown, then add the onion cooking until tender.

7. 7

   Add the beans back to the pot, along with molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground mustard, salt and pepper and 3 cups (750 mL) of reserved bean water.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered for 3 to 5 hours until the beans are tender, and the sauce has thickened, and the edges of the pot get sticky. (Note: if beans get dry, add another cup of water.)