Smokey beans

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound of uncooked bacon , well chilled
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 28-ounce cans of Baked Beans (84 oz)
• ½ cup of Worcestershire sauce (125ml)
• ½ cup of yellow mustard (125ml)
• 1 cup ketchup (250ml)
• ½ cup of apple sauce (125ml)
• 4 tablespoons of dried oregano (60ml)
• 4 tablespoons of dried hot chilies (60ml)
• 2 teaspoons of ground cumin (10ml)
• ½ cup packed brown sugar (125ml)
• 4 drops of liquid smoke

Directions

1. Cut the bacon crosswise into thirds and then into thin vertical strips. Place them in a large deep skillet or sauce pot and sauté over medium high heat for they begin to brown, but are still limp – approximately 6 minutes.
2. Add the onions and continue to sauté the mixture for another 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixture and cook over medium high heat for 40-45 minutes stirring occasionally.
4. Serve hot or store in the refrigerator and reheat the following day.