Ingredients

• 1 lb dry navy beans
• 4 quarts water, divided
• 8 slices bacon, cut up
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 5 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Sort and rinse beans.

2. Place beans in a large Dutch oven.

3. Add 2 quarts of cold water.

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

5. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.

6. Drain and rinse beans.

7. Return beans to the Dutch oven; add remaining water.

8. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes or until almost tender.

9. Drain and reserve liquid.

10. In a large bowl, mix together beans and remaining ingredients; pour into a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.

11. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 2 1/2 hours or until tender.

12. Stir occasionally; add reserved bean liquid if necessary.

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