Old-Fashioned Baked Beans with Smoked Bacon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the tomato paste, sorghum, dry mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.

3. 3

   Slowly stir in the beer.

4. 4

   Add the beans plus enough of their reserved cooking liquid to create a slightly soupy texture.

5. 5

   Combine, and taste for salt, adding a bit more if necessary.

6. 6

   Reserve the remaining bean cooking liquid.

7. 7

   Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish and top with the bacon.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the bacon is golden brown and the beans are very hot, checking several times and adding a little more liquid or water if necessary so that the beans dont dry out; they should remain a bit saucy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.