I've Bean to Heaven

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Howell Estate in Canton, Texas in 1981.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 slices thick bacon diced
 * 1 medium white onion diced
 * 15 ounces canned pork and beans drained
 * ½ cup dark brown sugar
 * ½ cup ketchup
 * 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

 * 1) In a medium saucepan cook bacon pieces until they just begin to brown.
 * 2) Remove bacon from pan and drain but retain grease then add onion and sauté until tender.
 * 3) Add remaining ingredients and bring to slow boil then simmer 30 minutes.
 * 4) Allow cooling for one hour before serving.