2 lbs. Great Northern beans
1 lb. bacon, cut up
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lb. dark brown sugar
1 lg. or 2 sm. Brooks tangy ketchup
1 tsp. dry mustard (optional)

Parboil beans with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 hour; drain. Add fresh water to cover and bring to boiling. Add onion and cut up bacon. Simmer until beans are tender but not soft. Remove from heat; add sugar and ketchup; mix thoroughly. Bake in baking pan about 10 x 16 inches 2 1/2 to 3 hours at 350 degrees.

Note: These are Dolly's famous and loved baked beans, never a bean left in the pan.