Baked Beans

Name: Baked Beans
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cranberry, pinto or cannellini beans, soaked overnight; salt; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 small onion, diced (keep the ends for the beans); 1 tablespoon bacon fat, oil, or butter; 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 pinch chipotle powder (optional); 2 cups chopped canned tomatoes; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar