Baked Beans from scratch// So yummy! My method: no soak, simmer for 2 hrs, then add sauce and bake 2-4 hrs --longer=better flavor. Sauce: bacon grease, onion, garlic, dry mustard, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, tomato paste, molasses, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, worchestershire, liquid smoke, chicken stock. Add more stock frequently.