Soak overnight in cold water...
1 qt. navy or pea beans
Simmer in same water until tender (2 to 3 hr.). Drain, and save liquor. Place in 2-qt. bean pot in layers...
the drained cooked beans
1 lb. salt pork (scalded, rind scraped)
2 slices onion
Combine...
1/3 cup molasses
2 tsp. salt
1/3 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Pour over beans. Add just enough bean liquor to cover beans. Cover pot. Bake.
Remove cover last half of baking, draw pork to top, add a little boiling water if beans seem dry.
Serve hot with steaming hot Brown Bread.
Temperature: 300° (slow oven).
Time: Bake 8 hr.
Amount: 10 servings.
