Kickin' Cowboy Baked Beans: Best BBQ Side EVER!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) dried Great Northern beans, rinsed and picked over
• 6 cups (1.4 liters) water, plus more for soaking
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
• 8 ounces (225g) thick-cut bacon, diced
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend is great)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup (240ml) ketchup
• 1/2 cup (120ml) molasses
• 1/4 cup (60ml) brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper
• Salt to taste