Muskoka Baked Beans

• 1 lb dried white bean
• 11 cups water
• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 pinch baking soda

1. Wash and sort beans. Pour 6 cups of water over them in a large saucepan. Let stand overnight.
2. Bring the beans to a boil and boil for two minutes. Drain and add 5 cups of water. Boil again and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of water.
3. Saute the bacon until not quite crisp. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
4. Preheat oven to 250u0b0F
5. In a large casserole with a tight lid, place the onions, garlic, bacon, beans and the pan drippings. Add the reserved water and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
6. Cover and bake, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours. Uncover and bake until tender and slightly thick, about another 30 minutes.

white bean, water, bacon, onion, garlic, ketchup, maple syrup, molasses, mustard, chili flakes, worcestershire sauce, baking soda

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/muskoka-baked-beans-172506 (may not work)