1 pkg. dried beans (any variety)
4 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 scant tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. powdered mustard
1/2 c. molasses
1 (2 to 3 oz.) piece salt pork
1 med. peeled whole onion

Soak beans overnight. In a.m. drain and replace water. Parboil 10 to 15 minutes (not longer). Place onion in crockpot. Drain beans and put on top of onion. Add flavors dissolved in 1 1/2 cups of hot water.

Add enough hot water to just cover top of beans. Place salt pork on top. Cover and set crock pot on high. Bring volume of water up about every 3 hours. Start the pot at 9 a.m. Beans will be ready by 4 p.m. (6 to 7 hours).