Mrs. J'S Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beans (for baking; Great Northerns are good)
1 medium onion, chopped
water (to cover)
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. or a little more molasses
6 Tbsp. sugar (white and/or brown)
1/4 lb. salt pork, cut into small squares

Preparation

Pick over and wash beans.
Simmer first three ingredients 1 1/2 to 2 hours until just tender, not mushy!
Add water if necessary.
Turn into 2-quart baking pan.
Add next four ingredients.
Bake in slow 300\u00b0 oven for 2 to 3 hours.
Add water if necessary to keep beans moist while baking.