1 pkg (1#) navy or pea beans
6 cups water
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2# salt pork, cut into 1/2" pieces. (I use bacon.)
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
Soak beans overnight (or 12 hrs.) in large bowl in the 6 cups of water. Place beans with water in large kettle. Add baking soda; bring to boiling. Lower heat & continue to boil 10 minutes. Drain in colander over large bowl, reserving liquid.
Place salt pork, onion & beans in 2 quart bean pot or casserole. Combine molasses, sugar, dry mustard, pepper & 1 cup reserved liquid. Pour over beans, stir thoroughly. Add just enough reserved liquid to cover beans (about 1 cup). Cover casserole.
Bake 300° for 2 hours. Add remaining 1 cup liquid and stir thoroughly. Continue baking an additional 1-1/2 to 2 hours until beans are tender & liquid absorbed. Bake uncovered last 1/2 hour if you wish.
Judy Grimmett
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