Barbecue Baked Beans

 

• 1 pound navy beans

• water

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 onion

• 1 cup barbecue sauce

• ½ cup ketchup

• ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons molasses

• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 ½ cups reserved bean cooking liquid

Soak the beans overnight, cook until soft. Drain any remaining liquid and re-add about 2 1/2 cups of that same liquid. Add the rest of the ingredients and get simmering for about 10 minutes. Bake in an oven preheated to 350C for 2-3 hrs.

Serve with meats and coleslaw!