dad's baked beans

this takes a while to cook, but the flavor and aromas are well worth it

• Ready In: 28 hrs
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  lbs dried great northern beans, soaked overnight
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon dried mustard
• 3⁄4 cup molasses
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 lb bacon, chopped
• 3  onions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup rum

Directions

1. soak beans overnight, drain.
2. add beans to large pot, cover w/water, bring to boil, lower to simmer for 1 hour preheat oven to 300.
3. in ovenproof dish mix next 7 ingredients.
4. saute bacon until semi cooked, add to dish.
5. add onions, beans, mix and bake 2 hours, covered.
6. add rum and bake uncovered 1 hour.