Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 oz Northern beans (dry)
  • 16 oz bacon (diced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 c water
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1/2 c molasses
  • salt to taste
  • 6 c water (for soaking beans, this is a MUST if beans are dry)

Instruction

  • Rinse dry beans to remove debris, soak in 6 cups of water for 12 hours. This is a must. If you use canned beans you can skip this step.
  • After this time drain water from beans in bowl.
  • Cook diced bacon on stovetop so fat renders down and it is somewhat crispy, add this into your crockpot on the bottom after draining oil out of pan.
  • Pour soaked beans on top in an even layer, then sprinkle diced onions on top of beans.
  • In a small bowl whisk together your 3 cups of water, tomato paste, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth. Pour this into your slow cooker, do not stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beans are as tender as you'd like.
  • Check at 6 hours for tenderness, taste, and add salt as needed.
  • Stir and serve.