Italian Style Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup dark beer
1 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons light molasses
6 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Cook bacon in a heavy oven-safe pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Mix in remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
Transfer to oven and bake, uncovered, until the bean mixture bubbles and thickens slightly, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.