Baked Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Parboil beans with pinch of soda.
2. 2
   Let boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain and put on fresh water; boil for 1/2 hour.
4. 4
   Put 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy frypan and melt.
5. 5
   Do not burn.
6. 6
   Add water and stir until thoroughly dissolved.
7. 7
   This will crystalize, but keep stirring until dissolved.
8. 8
   Put beans in casserole.
9. 9
   Add sugar mixture, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
10. 10
    Put pieces of salt pork around edge and 1 whole apple and 1 whole onion in center.
11. 11
    Bake at 350°.