1 lb. Soldier beans
1/2 lb. scored salt pork
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. salt
1 med. onion, quartered
1 tsp. baking soda

Cover beans with water. Soak overnight. Simmer in same water with soda until tender, 45 minutes. Drain, save water.

Place pork and onions in bean pot, cover with beans. Add seasonings and molasses. Heat bean water to boiling. Pour over beans to cover. Cover pot. Bake at 300 degrees for 6-8 hours. Add more water if necessary. Remove cover last hour.

Shortcut - Start beans in pressure cooker instead of oven. Cook 45 minutes. Put in bean pot and bake 1 hour.