Hampton Corn Bread II

Directions

1. Pick over beans, wash carefully, and put to soak in cold water over night or several hours.
2. Drain.
3. Put beans and pork over fire with plenty of water to cover.
4. Cook slowly until soft, no definite time can be given as the beans differ in time required.
5. It may be from one to four hours.
6. When the beans are soft put in a deep baking pan and bake slowly at least four hours.
7. Stir occasionally and add more water as needed.
8. About an hour before serving add 1/2 cup cottolene, or other fat, and return to oven to brown.
9. If sweetened beans are preferred add 1/2 cup syrup when beans are first put in.
10. Oven.