Ingredients:

1 pound dried navy beans (soaked overnight and drained)

1 large yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

3/4 cup molasses

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup tomato ketchup

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)

4 cups water (or as needed)

8 ounces thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped (or substitute smoked ham hocks)

Directions: