Baked Beans

A recipe I have had for several years. Try using the optional smoked pork neck bones for a really great added flavor!!!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  sliced bacon (cut into 1" pieces)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans  baked beans
• 1  large onion (sliced thin)
• 1⁄4 cup molasses (available at most food stores)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes (crushed)
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  cloves  minced garlic
• 2 -3  pieces  smoked  pork neck bones (optional)

Directions

1. Fry bacon and remove from pan Briefly saute onion and garlic in bacon grease Add remaining ingredients in a dutch oven or casserole dish Stir in bacon, onion, garlic and bacon grease Add smoked pork (optional) Bake covered in oven at 300 degrees for 2-3 hrs until thick and bubbly.