JANINE’S BAKED BEANS

By grinder

*Cut this recipe in half for just the 2 of us.

*Can use real bacon bits instead of bacon

*Quick cooked beans:
Cover beans with water and bring to a boil, boil for 2 minutes, cover, take off heat and let sit for 1 hour. Drain.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry pinto beans, soak overnight, drain
• 1 slice bacon
• 3 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup ketchup {4oz}
• 2 oz. cider vinegar
• 105 g agave
• Lots of chopped onion
• 1/4-1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard {5g}
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 4 g Liquid smoke
• 4 g Worcestershire sauce
• 4 g molasses

Preparation

Step 1

Fry bacon in saucepan until crisp, add soaked beans and 3 cups water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer 2-3 hours.

Dissolve cornstarch in a small bowl with the water. Add to the beans and stir. Add remaining ingredients, stir well, put in crock pot and cook on low several hours.