Barbecued Baked Beans

2 c ups dried Navy or pinto beans
8 s lices bacon; diced
1/2 c up onion; chopped
2 t ablespoons corn syrup
2 t ablespoons chili powder
1 s mall hot red chile pepper
3/4 c up tomato catsup
2 t ablespoons prepared mustard
1 t easpoon salt
1 generous dash hot pepper sauce

Soak beans overnight in cold water to cover. Fry bacon until crisp. Drain drippings from bacon into baking dish or small bean pot. Add all remaining ingredients to fat and blend. Drain beans and add to mixture. Blend. Crumble the crisp bacon over top. Add water just to cover beans. Cover dish or bean pot and bake at 325 degrees F. for 2 hours. Add more hot water if needed. Uncover beans during last 20 to 30 minutes. Serve from baking dish.

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