Canadian Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dried white pea beans, washed and picke over
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup salt pork, finely diced (or bacon)
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 cup mild flavoured molasses
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
pepper, to taste

Preparation

Soak beans in cold water to cover them overnight; DO NOT DRAIN.
Place beans, and water in which they were soaked, in saucepan and simmer for 1/2 hour.
Place beans a mixing bowl; add all remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Add additional water, if desired.
Pour into a casserole pot/ dish.
Cover and bake at 300 deg F for 6-8 hours, removing cover during last 1/2 hour of baking.
****Add boiling water 2-3 times to keep beans moist and covered with liquid; stir occasionally. Do not add water during last 1/2 hour of baking.