PIONEER WOMENS BEST BAKED BEANS EVER

8 slices bacon, halved
1 medium onion, cut into small dice
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into small dice
3 large cans (28 ounces each) pork and beans
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup distilled or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard or 2 tablespoons Dijon

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Fry bacon in large, deep sauté pan skillet until bacon has partially cooked and released about 1/4 cup drippings.

 Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels.

 Add onions and peppers to drippings in pan and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

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

 Pour flavored beans into a greased 13-by 9-inch (or similar size) ovenproof pan.
Top with bacon, ( totally forgot to take a pic of the bacon on top, just lay across the top of beans)  then bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly and serve.