Baked soybeans

6 servings, about ⅔ cup each

Soybeans, dry 2 cups
Boiling water 6 cups
Salt 1 teaspoon
Bacon, diced ¼ pound
Onion, chopped ½ cup
Brown sugar, packed ¼ cup
Salt 1½ teaspoons
Dry mustard 1 teaspoon
Bean cooking liquid and water ¾ cup
Light molasses ¼ cup

Boil beans for 2 minutes in water. Let stand 1 hour. Add salt. Cook 2 to 3 hours or until tender. Drain; save liquid.

Preheat oven to 325°F. (slow).

Place cooked soybeans in a beanpot or 2-quart baking dish.

Mix remaining ingredients and stir into soybeans. Cover and bake 3 hours. Remove cover during last hour of baking to reduce liquid and brown the top.