Baked Borlotti Beans

Serves 8

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until the edges just begin to brown. With a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and set aside. Add onions to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, molasses, paprika, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the beans and gently stir until well incorporated.
5. Stir in the reserved bacon and bake for 45 minutes until bubbly and the sauce has thickened.
6. Let rest for 15 minutes and serve.

If you prefer a vegetarian baked bean, you can omit the bacon and cook the onions in 1 tablespoon of Jovial 100% Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.