Ingredients:

10 slices bacon halved

1 yellow onion finely diced

1/2 green bell pepper finely diced

54 oz can pork and beans or equivalent number of smaller cans

4 tablespoons ketchup

1/4 cup molasses

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 teaspoons dry mustard

Directions:

1. Cook bacon about half way through and set aside to drain on a paper towel Preheat oven to 325 degrees and set rack to the middle rack position.

2. In a deep skillet, heat about 2 Tablespoons of bacon grease (or butter) over medium heat. Add diced onion and green pepper and sauté about 5 minutes until softened.

3. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine well Let mixture simmer for a few minutes While the mixture is simmering, grease a 9 X 13 baking dish.

4. Pour beans into the prepared baking dish and lay cooked bacon on top of the beans. Bake for 2-3 hours, depending on your desired consistency. Let the beans stand for 5-10 minutes to thicken before serving.

Bon Appetit!