Gran's Baked Brown Beans

 Put 2 lb beans in a large pot. Cover with water and let soak overnight.

In the morning, put 1/2 tsp baking soda and bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes while skimming off the foam it will make. Don't drain the water.

In a small bowl, mix:

5-6 slices of bacon, cut in pieces
1 small chopped onion
3/4 cup brown sugar
pepper to taste

In another bowl, mix:

1/2 cup maple syrup (not in the original recipe but I always like to add it)
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tsp mustard

In large pan or slow cooker, place a layer of beans then some of the first mixture, then beans, then first mixture, etc. Pour the molasses mixture on top and add the bean water to cover the beans. Bake at 300F for 2 to 3 hours until beans are cooked.