• 2 lbs navy pea beans
• pinch of baking soda
• 1/2 to 3/4 lb lean salt pork
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• molasses
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Soak beans overnight; sort and strain.
3. Cook beans with pinch of baking soda for 20 to 25 minutes; drain.
4. Add clean cold water to cover, salt pork and sugar and cook until beans are tender (3 1/2 to 4 hours).
5. Put into bean pot or small pans.
6. Pour molasses on top and bake 30 minutes.

Can be served hot or cold and freezes well.