Crock Pot Baked Beans

This is an easy recipe that will leave your home smelling wonderful!  Soak the beans overnight - 24 hours. Then assemble the recipe in 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of dried navy beans
1/2 - to 1 onion chopped
4-6 strips of bacon chopped, uncooked (omit for Vegan Beans)
   (try pancetta or salt pork for a variation)
3 1/4 cups of tomato juice
1/4 cup of tomato paste
1/4 cup of maple syrup, or brown sugar
3 Tablespoons of fancy molasses
4 teaspoons of soy sauce or tamari
1 Tablespoon of garlic powder
1 Tablespoon of dried mustard, or regular mustard
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Directions:

Soak the dried beans for 24 hours or overnight, at room temperature, in a large bowl, covered with about three inches of water. This prevents the beans from splitting and speeds up their cooking time.

Drain the beans and add them to the crock pot. Add all the remaining ingredients.
Put the slow cooker on high and cook for 6 hours. Check occasionally and add water if necessary.

Delicious as a side with chicken or sausages. Also great for breakfast with eggs and roasted tomatoes.