Swerve Sweetener

• 1 lb dried beans (white beans, lima beans, etc)
• ½ lb bacon
• 1 large white onion
• 1 cup ketchup, unsweetened
• 1 cup Brown Swerve
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 cup water

1. Place beans in a large bowl and cover with water at least 2 inches over beans. Let sit for at least 24 hours.
2. Drain water from beans and rinse well.
3. Chop onion and bacon into small, bite sized pieces.
4. In a large, heavy pot, add bacon and cook until fat is rendered. Add onion and saute until fragrant.
5. Add beans, ketchup, Brown Swerve, salt & pepper, and water. Mix well.
6. Bring beans to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
7. Let beans cook on the stovetop for 2 - 2.5 hours, or until desired texture is reached (larger beans may take longer to cook).

Makes about 12 servings.  

Note: You can skip step 1 and use plain canned beans, and reduce the cooking time to 1 hour.