Boston Baked Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans overnight in a large saucepan in 6 cups of water.
2. 2
   Add baking soda.
3. 3
   Heat to boiling and simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Drain in colander over a large bowl.
5. 5
   Save liquid.
6. 6
   Place beans, salt pork and onion in a bean pot or casserole dish.
7. 7
   Add molasses, salt, sugar, dry mustard, pepper and a cup of liquid.
8. 8
   Stir thoroughly.
9. 9
   Add enough liquid to cover the beans.
10. 10
    Cover bean pot or casserole.
11. 11
    Bake 2 hours at 275 degrees.
12. 12
    Add the rest of the liquid and stir again.
13. 13
    Bake an additional 2 hours (or until beans are tender).
14. 14
    Keep beans moist with liquid.
15. 15
    Uncover last 1/2 hour.