Cowboy Beans

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lb. thick-cut smoked bacon
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 lb. dried Great Northern or small white beans, picked over, soaked overnight in water to cover and drained
• 1 cup basic barbecue sauce (see related recipe at left)
• 1/2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbs. dry mustard
• 1 Tbs. granulated garlic
• 1 Tbs. chili powder