Step 1

Preheat oven to 250F

Step 2

Sort and rinse beans removing any bean that is not whole.

Step 3

In a large pot, add beans and pour 5 cups cold water over, cover, heat to boiling, then simmer 1 1/2 hours or until nearly tender. Make sure there is enough water in the pot while it’s simmering (if necessary add a little more to keep from bottom burning).

Step 4

Drain.

Step 5

Put beans in a 6-cup flameproof casserole dish

Step 6

Place onions in bean mixture.

Step 7

Add remaining 7 ingredients in with the beans, stirring gently to combine.

Step 8

Add additional water enough to cover mixture and place sliced lean pork on top.

Step 9

Cover with lid and bake in oven at 250F for 7 hours stirring every hour or so.