1 lb. dried beans
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Ham bone or salt pork
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1/4 c. catsup
Dash of Worcestershire sauce or steak sauce
Dash of liquid smoke (optional)

Soak beans in plenty of water with soda added overnight. Drain.

Cook beans in fresh water with ham bone or piece of salt pork and 1/2 teaspoon salt until tender and most of liquid is absorbed.