Ingredients
1 pound dried navy beans4 cups water1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped1 large onion, chopped2/3 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground mustard1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Preparation
Soak beans according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven; add water. Bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain. Stir the onion, syrup, salt, mustard, pepper and bacon into the beans.
Cover and bake at 300° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are tender and reach desired consistency, stirring every 30 minutes.
