Feves au Lard Maison Baked Beans with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 cups dried navy beans, soaked overnight
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add the onion and garlic to the bacon fat and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste, molasses, and maple syrup and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add the beans, chicken broth, and bacon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve warm with a garnish of chopped fresh parsley.

Interesting Facts

• Feves au Lard is a traditional Canadian dish made with bacon, maple syrup and navy beans.
• This dish is said to have originated with French-Canadian settlers in the 17th century.
• Feves au Lard is also known as fèves au lard et sirop d'érable, which means beans with bacon and maple syrup.