Cover and reduce heat and simmer for another hour or more. Stir every 15 minutes. When beans are soft and can be mashed with a fork, they are done. Drain, reserving 1 cup of bean water. Set aside.
Baked Beans:
Saute diced red onion in olive oil until translucent.
Combine sauce ingredients with onions.
Whisk together over low heat just until it starts to bubble.
Stir in beans with reserved bean water. Pour into a prepared pan.
Bake at 300 degrees for about 1 hour-1 hour 20 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes, or until consistency is thickened to the point of your preference.
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/oven-baked-beans/