Boston Baked Beans

1 lb Dried pea, great northern, or navy beans
2 md Onions; chopped
1/2 c Brown sugar
1/4 c Molasses
1/3 c Catsup
1/4 lb Salt pork or bacon; diced
1 tb Salt
1 1/2 ts Dry mustard
1/4 ts Pepper

Simmer beans in 6 cups water for 30 minutes. Allow to stand, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until softened; drain. Put all ingredients into crockpot. Add 1 cup water; stir to blend. Cover pot and cook on LOW for 10 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.

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