Maple Baked Beans




	1 lb. dry white navy beans (about 2 cups) 1 cup Maple syrup ½ cup chili sauce 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. dry mustard 3 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cups boiling water


	This recipe was found at one of those sugar bushes that have a great pancake house and a tour of the maple sugar operations. They are simply the best beans ever made.

	Preheat Oven To: 300 Serves: 8 Serve With: Cold Beer, and fresh baguette.

Place beans in large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 1 hour. Drain

In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, chili sauce, chopped onion, salt and mustard. Place half the beans in 1 quart casserole, top with diced bacon, then remaining beans. Pour syrup mixture over beans. Add boiling water. Cover and bake at 300 for 6 – 7 hours, adding more water as needed to keep beans moist.