Canadian Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 4 slc bacon -- sliced
• 1 lrg onion -- minced
• 1/2 x green pepper -- minced
• 5 c. white pea beans -- soaked and cooked Or possibly
• 5 c. canned white pea beans -- liquid removed and rinsed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 x (6-oz) can tomato paste
• 1/3 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. maple syrup
• dark corn syrup or possibly molasses

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add in bacon, onion and green pepper and cook till onions and pepper begin to soften.
3. Transfer mix into a 5-6 qt (6L) casserole or possibly bean pot.
4. Add in beans and mix.
5. Combine tomato paste, salt, sugar and syrup or possibly molasses and stir into bean mix.
6. Bake covered at 350 degrees F (150C) for about 1 hour, or possibly till heated throughout.
7. Add in water if necessary to give desired consistency.
8. If more color is desired, remove cover from casserole during last 15-20 min of baking.
9. Yield:8 servings.