2 lb. dried lg. lima beans
1 1/2 c. brown sugar (or less)
1 tbsp. salt
1 med. onion (about 1/4 c.)
1 lb. bacon

Wash the lima beans, sort out any bad ones. It doesn't matter if they are broken. Soak the beans in a large kettle overnight. Be sure they are covered well with water.

In the morning, drain the beans. Cover with fresh water and parboil about 15 minutes. Watch carefully as they may boil over. Drain again, then cover with fresh water and add the following:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 med. onion (about 1/4 c. chopped up)

Bring to a boil, then transfer beans and liquid to a large (9x15 inch or so) baking pan. Layer bacon strips over the beans and liquid. Cover all with foil. Turn edges in so moisture doesn't drip in oven.

Bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees, or less if oven is hot. Turn oven down to 325 degrees and bake 3 to 4 hours until done. Remove foil the last hour, allowing the food to brown.

NOTE: If beans become too dry while baking, add water.