Classy Baked Beans

• dried navy beans↗1 lb
• chopped onion1 cup
• slices bacon↗6
• brown sugar↗2 tablespoons
• Worcestershire sauce↗2 teaspoons
• molasses↗1⁄2 cup
• chili sauce↗2 tablespoons
• dry mustard1 tablespoon
• curry powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• dark rum↗1⁄2 cup
• V8 vegetable juice↗12 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dry beans overnight.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Cook three of the bacon strips (in the microwave is quick and easy) and crumble.

4. 4

   Mix beans, crumbled bacon, and the next 9 ingredients. Mix well.

5. 5

   Pour into a dutch oven or bean pot.

6. 6

   Cut up remaining three strips of bacon into 2 inch lengths and place on top of beans.

7. 7

   Cook at 275 degrees for 7 hours or until beans are tender.

8. 8

   Stir in additional V8, molasses or water as needed during the cooking time (check after 3 hours, then every 2 hours after.).

9. 9

   Serve with classic brown bread cooked in the can.