1 lb. marrow beans (navy)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Few slices bacon or salt pork
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 lb. butter
1 c. sugar

Soak beans in water (about 1 inch over beans) overnight. Add baking soda, mustard, bacon, salt and pepper, and boil for 1 hour. Add butter and sugar, and pour into greased baking dish. Top with strips of bacon and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.