Easy Bacon Baked Beans

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Heat an oven-safe 5-quart pot over medium-high heat; add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Turn the heat down to medium, add the onion and cook until softened, but not browned, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Add the stock, ketchup, maple syrup, vinegar, molasses, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, salt and black pepper. Bring up to a boil, and then turn off the heat and stir in the beans.

5. 5

   Cover the pot and bake for 30 minutes. Give the beans a stir, and then bake (uncovered) for 15 minutes more.

6. 6

   Serve warm.