Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
pound
navy beans

or dried peas



2
each
onions

chopped



1/2
cup
brown sugar





1/4
cup
molasses





1/3
cup
ketchup





1/4
pound
salt pork

OR bacon, diced



1
teaspoon
salt





1 1/2
teaspoon
dry mustard





1/4
teaspoon
pepper

 Simmer beans in 6 cups water for 3 minutes. Allow to stand, covered, for several hours or over night until softened; drain. 

Put all ingredients into crockpot. Add 1 cup water, stir to blend. Cover pot and cook on LOW for 1 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

NOTE: A smoked ham shank or meaty ham bone may be cooked with the beans in place of salt pork