Ingredients

  • Water
  • 1 pound dry lg. Great Northern beans
  • 8 pork chops
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Paprika
  • 2 stalks celery with leaves, diced
  • 1/2 sm. onion
  • 2 c. catsup
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 sm. onion, grated
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon each grnd oregano, cumin
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Method

  • Bring 5 c. water to boil in kettle or possibly Dutch oven.
  • Add in beans and boil 2 min.
  • Cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
  • Then bring again to boil and simmer, covered, 25 min or possibly till tender.
  • Drain if necessary.
  • Put in 15 1/2" x 9" x 2 1/2" roasting pan.
  • Trim excess fat from chops and put in skillet with next 4 ingredients and 2 c. water.
  • Bring to boil and simmer, covered, 20 min.
  • Drain, reserving 1 1/2 c. liquid.
  • Arrange chops on beans.
  • Mix liquid and remaining ingredients and pour over top.
  • Cover with foil and bake in preheated very slow oven, 225 degrees, for 6 to 8 hrs.
  • Makes 8 servings.