Crockpot Baked Beans

Do ahead:
Prepare your Beans; they need to be just soft. Drain and rinse. Put the beans in a container with enough fresh water to cover. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to continue. Drain and rinse before using.

Make the baked beans:
Cook diced bacon in a fry pan so the fat renders down and the bacon is crispy. Drain and put in your crockpot.

Put in the beans and onions.

In a small bowl whisk together the water, vinegar, tomato paste, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and molasses until smooth. Pour this into your slow cooker, and give everything a stir.

Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, until the beans are very soft. Stir periodically. Add salt if needed. If desired, stir in a few tablespoons of your favorite barbecue sauce and a splash of hot sauce.

Set the crock pot to low and cook for 1-2 hours more, until the beans are somewhat thickened, keep in mind they will thicken a bit more as they cool. Once the beans are cooked as desired, turn off the heat.

Reheat leftovers on the stove top over low heat. Add water if needed.