NEW ENGLAND BAKED BEANS 
1 1/2 lb. dry navy beans (3 c.)
9 c. water
1 med. onion, chopped
1 c. ketchup
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 additional c. water
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tbsp. dark molasses
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 lb. bacon, ham or salt pork, diced

Simmer dry beans in 3 times their volume of unsalted water for 30 minutes. Allow to stand, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until softened; drain and put in crock pot. Add all remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook on low heat 10-12 hours. Longer does not hurt.

 

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