Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and Heat oven to 325?

Fry bacon in Large. deep saut? pan skillet until bacon has partially cooked and released about ? cup of drippings.

Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Add onions and green peppers to drippings in pan and saut? until tender, about 5 min.

Add beans and remaining ingredients, bring to a simmer. (If skillet is not large enough, add beans and heat to a summer then transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.)

Pour flavored beans into a greased 13X9 inch (or similar size) ovenproof pan. Too with bacon and bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly and serve.