C G's Baked Barbecue Beans

This is my barbecue beans' recipe perfected at the age of 14. ;) PS> Read important note in Step #6.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (53 ounce) can  pork and beans (Van Camp's pork and beans of course!)
• 4 -5  slices  crisp  cooked bacon
• 1  medium yellow onion, diced small
• 1⁄4 cup dark molasses
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar or 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  dash garlic powder

Directions

1. Fry the bacon, set aside to drain and cool then break up into little pieces.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat and sautè the onion until softened.
4. Add the beans, sauteed onions along with the remaining ingredients to a large oven proof casserole dish. Stir in the crumbled bacon and combine.
5. Cover and bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
6. NOTE: For best results, prepare the casserole up through step #4 as early as possible in the morning or the night before, cover, refrigerate then bake later in the day (or next day.).