1 (12 oz.) pkg. lentils
1 tsp. salt
About 3 c. water
4 slices bacon, finely diced
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 med.-sized onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. firmly-packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/3 c. molasses

Sort through lentils, rinse and drain. Place lentils in a casserole with a lid (2 1/2 or 3 quart size). Add the salt, 3 cups of water, bacon (uncooked), tomato sauce, onion, brown sugar, mustard and molasses; stir well.

Cover dish and bake in a 350 degree oven until lentils mash readily and liquid is bubbly and thickened (about 2 hours). Stir gently about every 30 minutes, adding a little more water if sauce becomes too thick. Makes about 8 servings.