Molasses Baked Beans

This is a recipe that I tweaked from Family Circle (LOVE!!) Again, another crockpotter---see the trend here? This is a classic with a twist.

Ingredients:
1 lb navy beans rinsed and soaked overnight
1/2 tbsp baking soda
4 slices of bacon
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 cups boiling water
2 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper


1. Drain the bean and place in a large saucepan. Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Stir in baking soda. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and boil for 15 minutes. Skim off any foam that accumulates.

2. Heat a 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add bacon, cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring almost constantly.

3. Drain beans and transfer to crockpot. Top with bacon mixture. Stir in molasses, sugar, boiling water and 1 tsp dry mustard. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 6 1/2 hours.

4. When cooked, stir in 1 tsp dry mustard, cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.