Drain some (not all) of the juice off the beans. If cooking in the oven for a long time, keep all juice. If using a crock pot, then drain about half the juice off.
Cook bacon just to remove grease Combine rest of ingredients Add the bacon and put in large baking dish Bake uncovered in 325 degree oven 60-75min.
You may also cook in a crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.