Ingredients

  • 16 oz. baby navy pea beans
  • 1 lb. pork shank (salt pork)
  • 1/2 c. onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice

Method

  • Soak beans 6 to 8 hours; do not drain liquid.
  • Cut pork shank into cubes.
  • Add to beans with chopped onion; bring to boil. Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Reserve liquid.
  • Place drained beans and pork in crock-pot, mixing with remaining ingredients.
  • Pour liquid over beans, enough to cover (approximately 2 cups).
  • Cook on high 2 hours.
  • Turn to low; cook additional 5 hours.
  • Test to taste.