Three-Bean Baked Beans

Ingredients

canola oil, for cooking

6 pieces bacon or a piece of salt pork, chopped (optional)

1 onion, peeled and chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed, chopped

1-19 oz (540 mL) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1-19 oz (540 mL) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1-19 oz (540 mL) can green lentils, drained and rinsed

1 cup (250 mL) tomato sauce or puree

¼ cup (60 mL) brown sugar

¼ cup (60 mL) barbecue sauce (optional)

2 Tbsp (30 mL) whole grain mustard

2 Tbsp (30 mL) apple cider vinegar

2 tsp (10 mL) worcestershire sauce

freshly ground black pepper, to taste