New England Baked Beans

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1 lb Dried Beans-Great Northern, Pea Beans, or Navy Beans
• 1/4 lb salt pork, sliced or diced
• 1 quart of water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1-4 Tbs Brown sugar, according to your preference
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 - 1 tsp dry mustard, according to your preference
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 5 cups water

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Wash beans and remove any stones or shriveled beans.

2. Meanwhile, simmer salt pork in 1 quart of water in saucepan 10 minutes.

3. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker

4. Cook on High until contents come to boil. Turn to Low. Cook 14-16 hours, or until beans are tender

Variations:

1. Add 1/2 tsp pepper to Step 3.

2. Add 1/4 cup ketchup to step 3.