New England Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. navy beans
6 c. water
1/2 lb. pork (ham, bacon, salt pork)
1 large onion
2/3 c. maple syrup
3 Tbsp. dark molasses
2 Tbsp. mustard
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Pick over and wash beans.
Soak overnight in cold water (enough to cover).
Drain beans; combine with 6 cups water in pan. Bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes until beans are firm tender.
Drain beans, reserving water.
Cut up pork.
Combine all ingredients in a 2-quart bowl.
Pour enough bean water to cover. Bake covered in slow oven (275\u00b0) for 3 hours.
Uncover; bake 2 hours more.
Stir beans occasionally and add water as needed. Serves 6.