Great Northern Beans

2 (32 oz.) cans of Great Northern Beans, drained or 1 lb uncooked beans
1 ham steak cut into 2 inch cubes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 lg. sweet onion, chopped
2 (14 oz.) bottles of ketchup
1/3 to 1/2 c. of prepared mustard
3 c. of packed brown sugar

Rinse and sort beans in a large pot.
Add 6-8 cups hot water to 1 lb of beans (about 2 cups).
Bring to rapid boil; boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand 1 hour.
Drain soak water and rinse.

Rinse and sort beans in a large pot.
Add 6-8 cups hot water to 1 lb of beans (about 2 cups).
Let stand overnight or at least 6-8 hours.
Drain soak water and rinse.

Add 6 cups of hot water to drained and rinsed beans.
Simmer gently with lid tilted until desired tenderness is reached, about 11/2-2 hours.

Combine ingredients. Cook in a uncovered crock pot 8 to 12 hours or overnight on low heat.