Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 ",pieces
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in large skillet until fat is rendered and lightly brown, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain fat; save 2 tbsp.

4. 4

   fat and cook onion, garlic, and ginger until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Stir in beans, sugar, molasses, bbq sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar.

7. 7

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Place bean mixture in an oven-proof baking dish or casserole; bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thickened.

9. 9

   Alternatively, they can be cooked on a bbq grill, away from the flames or coals, approximately 30 minutes, or until thick.