New England Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. California peas or kidney beans (pick over carefully)
water
1/3 lb. salt pork (lean or fat)
1 full c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 large onion, cut small
1 large pepper, cut small
1 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in water (8 to 12 hours).
Boil beans for approximately 30 minutes.
Drain and place in a large Pyrex bowl.