Try These Yummy Slow Baked Beans With Molasses and Bacon

Gather the ingredients. Rinse the navy beans under cold running water. Pick out any malformed beans and any small stones you might find. Cover the beans with 8 cups of water; let soak overnight. Bring the beans to a boil; remove from heat. Using a colander over a bowl, drain liquids into the bowl. Set aside. Note: if you didn't plan ahead and don't have many hours, try the Quick-Soak method for dry beans. Preheat oven to 325 F. Layer the beans, onion, and diced bacon in three or four layers in a three- to four-quart covered casserole or bean pot. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, measure one cup of the hot cooking liquid. Add the molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper. Stir to blend. Pour the liquid and molasses mixture over the beans. Add enough of the reserved bean cooking liquid to almost cover the beans. Cover and bake the beans for about four to five hours or until tender, stirring occasionally and adding more liquid, as needed. If the beans are runny, remove the lid and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes. Enjoy!