1 pkg. Great Northern beans
8 c. water
2 bouillon cubes
1/2 lb. salt pork, brown (do not drain fat)
3 med. onions, peeled and quartered
1 lg. tomato, peeled and chopped
1 lg. clove garlic
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. leaf thyme
1/4 tsp. leaf sage
1 tsp. chopped parsley

Rinse beans - cook in 8 cups water in large kettle. Bring to boiling; boil 2 minutes, remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour. Drain liquid, save 3 cups of it. Add the bouillon cubes to it.

Rinse the salt pork, dry it in paper towels. Cut in 1 inch strips. Brown in olive oil in heavy kettle until crisp. Do not drain fat. Add beans, 3 cups liquid and all other ingredients.

Cover and bake in 325 degree oven until most of liquid is reduced (3-4 hours). Better than plain 'ole baked beans - a meal in itself.