Canadian Cowboy Baked Beans Recipe

• 3/4 lb dry white beans picked over to remove any broken beans and stones
• 1/2 lb bacon diced
• 1 c. minced yellow onions
• 1 tsp chili pwdr
• 1 tsp Emeril's Essence see * Note
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 can minced tomatoes - (14.5 ounce) with their juices
• 1 bot lager or possibly ale - (12 ounce)
• 1/2 c. maple syrup
• 1/2 c. light brown sugar - (packed)
• 1/2 c. chicken stock
• 1/2 c. Canadian whiskey
• 2 Tbsp. whole grain mustard
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 x bay leaves

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