Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         dried pea, great northern or navy beans
   2      medium        onions -- chopped
     1/2  cup           firmly packed brown sugar
     1/4  cup           molasses -- (up to 3/4 cup)
     1/3  cup           catsup
     1/4  pound         salt pork or bacon -- diced
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1 1/2  teaspoons     dry mustard -- optional
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Preparation:

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. Increase meat portion if desired.