1 pound peas, dried, great northern or navy beans
2 onions, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 pound salt pork or bacon, diced
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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.
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