Bacony Beans

This is a recipe Chris and I got from a grilling class we took this past spring.  They were outstanding. 

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 medium onion, peeled and diced small
1/2 green bell pepper, diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 15oz. cans of Great Northern beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 C. molasses
1/4 C. barbecue sauce
1/4 C. ketchup
3 tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. dry mustard
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat a heavy pot over medium low heat.  Add the bacon and cook until just crispy, about 7-8 minutes.  Add the onion, pepper and garlic and gently saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in the beans, molasses, barbecue sauce, ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustards and vinegar.

Simmer the beans, uncovered, until rich and thick, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.