Triple-Bean Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F Cook bacon in large ovenproof pot over medium heat until crisp.
2. 2
   Transfer to paper towels to drain.
3. 3
   Crumble bacon and reserve.
4. 4
   Add onion to drippings in pot and saute until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add dry mustard and thyme and stir 1 minute.
6. 6
   Mix in ketchup, vinegar, molasses, water, bay leaf and all the beans.
7. 7
   Season with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Cover pot and bake bean mixture 45 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water if mixture seems dry.
9. 9
   Stir bacon into beans.
10. 10
    Bake 15 minutes longer.
11. 11
    Discard bay leaf.
12. 12
    Mix in hot sauce and serve.