1 lb. dry navy pea beans
1/2 lb. cubed salt pork
1 med. onion, chopped
1/3 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/3 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Soak beans in 6 cups of water overnight. Parboil with baking soda for 15 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water. Put beans and all remaining ingredients into bean pot or large casserole. Add enough water to barely cover beans.

Bake with lid on for 1 hour at 400 degrees. Reduce temperature to 250 degrees and bake 2 hours. Remove lid and bake 1 more hour. Stir every hour. If beans are getting too soft, shorten cooking time.