- 2 lbs. dried Beans
- 1/2 lb. salt pork if desired
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
- 1-1/2 cup Maple Syrup
Soak beans overnight in water and baking soda mixture. Use enough water to cover the beans x2. Try not to let the beans soak long enough to split.
Rinse beans and boil until skins wrinkle.
Drain beans but retain water.
Place onion, beans, and remaining ingredients at bottom of a bean pot.
Score the salt pork and place on top of beans if desired.
Pour in retained water to just cover the mixture.
Cover and bake at 325 degrees F. for about 8 hours checking periodically and adding bean water as necessary.
Let bake uncovered for about last hour to brown on top.