Proper PubStyle Homemade Baked Beans The Real McCoy

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) dried navy beans, rinsed
• 8 cups (1.9L) water, plus more for soaking
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1.5 cups)
• 4 oz (115g) salt pork, diced OR 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) molasses (Black Treacle if you're being truly authentic!)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup (Heinz, naturally)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Dijon mustard (English Mustard also works well!)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste