Old Fashioned Baked Beans

These beans are simple to prepare and gain flavor from a long cook time.  This combination creates the perfect companion for any smoked or grilled food since you don't have invest much into the preparation and they can take care of themselves while you focus on the pit.

Ingredients

• 2 1-pound cans (4 cups) pork and beans in tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup

Directions

1. combine sugar and mustard in a bowl
2. empty 1 can of beans into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish
3. sprinkle half of the spice mixture over beans
4. add the second can of beans and top with the remaining spice mixture, bacon, and ketchup
5. bake at 325° for 2 1/2 hours