Baked Beans

Ingredients

• Water (4 cups)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Worcestershire sauce (1 tablespoon)
• Mustard (2 tablespoons)
• Ketchup (1/4 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/4 cup)
• Molasses (1/4 cup)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Dried navy beans (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Rinse the dried navy beans and soak them in water overnight.
2. Drain the soaked beans and rinse them again.
3. In a large pot, combine the beans, diced onion, minced garlic, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and water.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
6. Transfer the cooked beans to a baking dish and bake for 1 hour, or until the sauce thickens and the top is slightly caramelized.
7. Serve hot as a side dish or as a main course with crusty bread.