Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups dried navy beans ((optional, but recommended: soak beans in water in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours and then drain))
  • 8 oz bacon (cooked and diced (organic and/or local recommended))
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 onion (quartered)
  • 15 oz tomato sauce (plain)
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper (black or red, to taste)
  • 3 1/2 cups water

Instruction

  • Place the beans, bacon, bell pepper, and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the tomato sauce, syrup, mustard, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour over top of bean mixture and then add 3 1/2 cups of water. Turn the slow cooker onto high and cook for 10 to 12 hours. Discard onion pieces and serve warm.