Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
  • 4 cups water, or more as needed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 pound salt pork, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced

Method

  • Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot; add enough water to cover beans.
  • Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add molasses mixture and more water to cover beans if needed; stir well.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.