2 c. Soldier beans, or navy beans, soak overnight and save water
1/2 c. onion
1/2 lb. bacon or salt pork
1 c. maple syrup
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. ginger

Mix and pour over beans, use leftover water to cover, bake at 325 degrees for 6 or more hours. Keep covered in liquid at all times, use bean water and maple syrup.

Or cook in crockpot on low for 12 to 14 hours or on high for 9 to 10 hours. For a main dish, add hot dogs to beans 20 minutes before serving.