1 lb. beans
1 tsp. baking soda (baking)
1/2 bottle ketchup
1 tsp. mustard
1 c. brown sugar
1 lb. ham or bacon chunks

Soak beans overnight. Add water to cover beans. Cook until boiling. Add soda, cook 3/4 to 1 hour in soda water. Wash beans and place in casserole dish. Add water to this mixture to cover beans. Add ketchup, mustard, brown sugar. When beans become soft add ham or bacon chunks. Cook 4 hours at 350 degrees. Add water when needed.