Madam Russell Baked Beans

Directions

Pick over beans and rinse.

Place in a large bowl; add water to cover.

Let stand overnight; drain.

Combine beans and onions in a large saucepan; add water to cover; heat to boiling; cover.

Simmer 45 minutes, or until skins of beans burst when you blow on several in a spoon.

Drain liquid into a small bowl.

Measure 1 cup of the bean liquid and combine with molasses, mustard, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Layer half of the salt pork and all of the beans into an 8 cup bean pot.

Pour molasses mixture overtop; add just enough more saved liquid to cover beans.

Top with remaining salt pork, pressing down into liquid; cover.

Bake at 300℉ (150℃) 4 hours, uncover.

Bake 1 hour longer, or until beans are deep brown, tender, and as dry as you like them.