Old New England Baked Beans

1 lb Navy beans ( I have used Pinto as well )

Sort and remove any pebbles and bad beans rinse, cover with fresh water (soak overnight) 6-8 hours.

7-8 strips thick bacon cooked and diced.

1 medium onion, chopped.

1 cup maple syrup.

½ cup ketchup.

¼ cup B-B-Q sauce.

5 teas. Cider vinegar.

1 teas. Prepared mustard.

1 teas. Salt

½ teas. Pepper.

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Bring beans to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30-40 minutes until almost tender.

Save any water left from boiling beans to add, so beans remain covered. For those who may like a sweeter bean add maple syrup.

Combine beans with remaining ingredients, cover and bake in a 2 qt. Dutch oven for 3-4 hours stir occasionally.