Vermont Maple Stout Baked Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried navy beans
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup Vermont maple syrup
• 1 cup stout beer
• 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Soak the dried navy beans overnight in water.
2. Drain the beans and place them in a large pot. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
4. Drain the beans and reserve the cooking liquid.
5. In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
6. Add the cooked beans, reserved cooking liquid, apple cider vinegar, Vermont maple syrup, and stout beer.
7. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Stir in the crumbled bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Vermont is known for its excellent maple syrup.
• Stout beer is a type of dark beer with a rich, full-bodied flavor.
• Baked beans are a traditional New England dish.