Maple Baked Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 16-ounce bag dried navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup cubed salt pork
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. In a large, ovenproof pot, add beans and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Add pork, onion, maple syrup, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Remove lid. Cook another 45 minutes. Serve immediately or at room temperature.