Mum's Great North Baked Beans

Soak beans overnight in 1 qt. of water ... OR ... For faster prep, simmer beans for 30 minutes.

Drain, reserving liquid, and place beans in large Dutch oven or crockpot.

Peel and chop onions; chop pork or beef into small pieces. Add to beans.

Combine molasses, syrup, ketchup, salt, pepper, mustard and juice. Pour over beans.

Cover and bake or simmer at 250°F for 7 or 8 hours or on the back of a wood stove.

If additional liquid is required, add a little of the reserved bean water; or add additional juice to avoid diluting the flavour.

Add small amounts of leftover beef or pork gravy if desired.