CHERRY COLA BAKED BEANS (CROCK POT)

2 lbs. dry small white beans (navy)

½ cup brown sugar

2 large onions, cut into large chunks

¾ cup dark molasses

¾ cup maple syrup

6 oz tomato paste

3 TBL Dijon mustard

1 TBL Worcestershire

1 lb ground beef, cooked

½ lb thick bacon or salt pork

12 oz can cherry cola

Place beans in a large pan and cover with cold water adding 1 tsp baking soda.  Cover pan and soak overnight In the morning bring the beans to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.  Drain and rinse the beans.  Add the beans and all other ingredients to a crock pot and stir to incorporate well.  Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.


Yields: 24 (1/2 cups) servings