Baked Bourbon Lentils

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 300⁰F. (150⁰C)
2. In a large rondeau or Dutch oven, render bacon over medium-high heat until brown and crispy.
3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent and aromatic.
4. Add water, BBQ sauce, sugar, ketchup, molasses, bourbon, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add lentils, cover the pot, and transfer to the oven. Bake for roughly 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes. Add more water if the dish gets too dry.
6. Remove lid and increase the oven temperature to 325⁰F (160⁰C) for the last hour.
7. Remove from oven and thin with water if desired.