BBQ Baked Beans

 Ingredients

1 lb dry Navy Beans

2 tb walnut oil

2 medium sized onions (white or yellow)

1 can Italian plum tomatoes (drained, hold 1/2 cup of juice in reserve)

1/2 cup ketchup

1/4 cup dark molasses

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 tb worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp dry mustard

Steps:

1. Use an Instapot and follow their navy beans directions (about 45mins)

Or

1. Place beans in a bowl overnight, cover with cold water and soak. Drain and rinse beans very well under cold water.

2. Please beans in a large , heavy pot. Add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches. Bring Water to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, or until beans are tender but not mushy. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Drain the beans.

3. Place the oil in a large, heavy oven proof casserole. Add he onions and wilt over medium-low heat until translucent. Remove from heat and stire in the beans. 

 4. Stir in the tomatoes and reserved juices along with all remaining ingredients except the salt and pepper. 

5. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes more. 

 Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 Adding salt at the end keeps the beans from toughing during the cooking process.