Bitsys Kitchen. Baked Beans

Baked Beans
3 cups dried Great Northern beans 8 cups water 1 1/4 cups chopped onion 1 cup barbecue sauce 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup molasses	1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 4 slices turkey bacon cut crosswise into 1/4 inch strips

Sort and wash beans; place in a large ovenproof Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans, and bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.

Drain beans, and return to pan. Add 8 cups water and onion; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender.

Drain bean mixture, and return to pan. Add barbecue sauce and remaining ingredients; stir well. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour.

Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)