Beer-baked Beans

Description
This beer-based side dish is made from real navy beans and packed with real condiments, as it normally keeps an alcoholic taste with the beans and sugar content. Make the beer-baked beans appetizing by pairing with any meal.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. navy beans
 * 12 oz. beer
 * ½ lbs. bacon
 * 1 onion, minced, red, white, or yellow only
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
 * 2 tbsp. molasses
 * 2 tbsp. catsup or (1 cup tomato sauce)
 * 2 tsp. mustard
 * 1 tsp. salt

Directions

 * 1) Combine beans and water to cover in a saucepot, over a moderately-high flame.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and allow to stand for 60 minutes.
 * 3) Drain twice and rinse. Transfer to a large casserole or Dutch oven.
 * 4) Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the beans.
 * 5) Add water just to cover beans. Serve hot then pair the beer-flavored beans with any side dish or main dish.