1 (1 lb.) pkg. navy or pea beans
1/4 lb. salt pork, cut in 2 pieces
1 sm. whole onion, peeled
1 tsp. dry mustard
6 c. water
1/3 c. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper

Soak beans overnight in large saucepan of 6 cups of water. Add baking soda; heat to boiling and simmer 10 minutes. Drain in colander over large bowl. Save liquid. Place beans, salt pork, and onion in a bean pot or casserole. Add molasses, salt, sugar, dry mustard, pepper, and a cup of liquid to cover beans. Cover bean pot or casserole. Bake 2 hours at 300 degrees. Add the rest of the liquid and stir again. Bake an additional 1 1/2 hours (or until beans are tender). Uncover last 1/2 hour.