2 c. navy or pea beans (dry)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 c. dark molasses
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 c. boiling water
1/4 lb. piece salt pork

Wash beans, cover with water and soak overnight; drain. Cover with boiling salted water and boil 1 hour; drain. Combine salt, sugar, molasses, bay leaf, mustard, onion and water; add to beans. Pour into bean pot. Score rind of pork; press into beans leaving rind exposed. Cover beans with additional boiling water. Cover, bake at 300 degrees for 4 hours or until beans are tender. Remove cover last 1/2 hour.