2 c. navy or Great Northern beans
2 qt. (8 c.) water
1/2 lb. salt pork, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. catsup or chili sauce

In large saucepan, cover beans with water. Soak overnight or about 12 hours. Heat beans and soaking water to boiling. Simmer covered, about 1 hour or until beans are almost tender. Drain; reserve liquid.

Heat oven to 300 degrees. In bean pot or large casserole, combine beans and salt pork. Add enough water to reserved bean liquid to measure 2 cups. Stir remaining ingredients into 2 cups bean liquid. Pour beans; mix gently.

Bake covered at 300 degrees for 6-7 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water if necessary. Remove cover during last hour of baking and bake without stirring. Yield 6-8 servings.

TIPS: Bacon can be substituted for salt pork.

Other types of beans can be substituted, or use combination of beans. Cook beans before combining with remaining ingredients.