1 (16 oz.) pkg. navy beans
1/2 lb. salt pork, rind removed, dice rest
3 med. onions, diced
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper, to taste

In large kettle bring water to boil, add navy beans. Boil 15 minutes. The last 5 minutes of boiling add one tablespoon baking soda. Rinse in hot water.

Put beans, diced onions, salt pork, salt and pepper in a roasting pan. Cover with water. Bake at 450 degrees for 3 - 3 1/2 hours. Keep checking to make sure there is plenty of water covering beans.

When water cooks down, add hot water to cover until the last 45 minutes. Then let cook down but not dry out.