Folks Beans

Ingredients

1 pound great northern beans

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup sugar

4 slices bacon, minced

white pepper to taste

1 teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Soak beans over night

2. Drain and cover with fresh water. Bring beans and water to boil, add baking soda and cook just a few minutes. Drain and RINSE WELL.

3. Cover with more fresh water, add bacon white sugar and white pepper.

4. Cook for 1 hour then add salt and cook for another hour or until done