Michigan Baked Beans

Name: Michigan Baked Beans
Ingredients: 1 pound Navy or Great Northern Beans; 3 - 5 Strips Thick Cut Smoked Bacon, cut into 1/2 pieces; 1 large Onion, diced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, minced; 1/4 cup Molasses; 1/2 cup Maple Syrup; 1 tablespoon Dry Mustard; 2 - 3 cups Apple Cider; 1/2 cup Cider Vinegar; 2 Bay Leaves; 4 sprigs Thyme; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper; 2 additional strips Smoked Bacon