Soak
1 pound navy beans
Soak in 2 quarts of water over night
Then simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off crud with slotted spoon.
Add
1-2 pounds of any fatty meat: pork, ribs, sausage, etc.
1-2 large whole yellow onions
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoons ground black pepper
Bake, covered in a ceramic bean pot with a tight fitting lid.
Add water while cooking if necessary to keep beans moist.
300° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours
Slow cooker add 1 cup bean soaking water. Low 9 hours.