Combine in a dutch oven or saucepan:

1 lb. lentils
1 small bay leaf
5 cups water
2 t salt

Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 30 minutes. Do not drain. Discard bay leaf.

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine separately and add to lentils:

1 t dry mustard
1/4 t powdered ginger
1 T soy sauce
1/3 cups chopped onions
1 cup water

Cut into 1" pieces:

4 slices bacon

Stir most of the bacon into the lentils and sprinkle remainder on top.

Pour all over:

1/3 cup honey

Cover tightly. Bake for 1 hour. Uncover for last 10 minutes to brown bacon.

Submitted by Lori