2 c. yellow eyed beans
1/2 lb. heavy bacon
8 to 10 tbsp. maple sugar
4 c. boiling water
2 tsp. salt
1 med. onion

Soak beans overnight. Drain, boil with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda to quart of water. Simmer slowly until the skins burst. Drain. Add bacon and other ingredients. Cover bean pot and bake for 5 hours or more.