Baked Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans in a plastic container overnight in just enough cold water to submerge them completely.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 250 degrees F.
3. 3
   Place a cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat and stir in the bacon.
4. 4
   Cook until most of the fat has rendered from the bacon.
5. 5
   Discard all but about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
6. 6
   Add onion and jalapenos, and cook until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in the tomato paste, dark brown sugar, and molasses.
8. 8
   Drain the beans and reserve the soaking liquid.
9. 9
   Add the drained beans to the Dutch oven.
10. 10
    Place the soaking liquid in a measuring cup and add enough vegetable broth to equal 4 cups of liquid.
11. 11
    Add the liquid to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat.
12. 12
    Add in cayenne, black pepper and salt.
13. 13
    Give them a stir and cover with the lid.
14. 14
    Place the Dutch oven in the oven for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender.