OLD FASHIONED BOSTON BAKED BEANS 
2 qt. bean pot
2 lb. California pea beans
1 lb. salt pork
8 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 med. onion
1 tsp. baking soda

Soak beans overnight. In morning, parboil for 10 minutes, with 1 teaspoon baking soda. Run cold water through the beans in colander. Dice salt pork into 1 inch squares. Put half in bottom of pot with chopped onion. Put beans in pot with remainder of salt pork on top. Mix together other ingredients with enough hot water to cover beans. Bake in 350 degree oven for 6 to 7 hours. Add water as needed to keep beans moist.

 

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