Root Beer Baked Beans

2 slices bacon, diced

1 small onion, diced

36 oz. canned baked beans

1/2 C. root beer (regular – not diet)

1/4 C. barbecue sauce

1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Hot pepper sauce, to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Cook bacon with onion in saucepan until bacon is brown and crisp. Add remaining ingredients.

Heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.