Rinse beans; cover with the cold water

Bring to boiling and simmer 2 minutes

Remove from heat

Cover; let stand 1 hour or overnight

Add 1 teaspoon salt to beans and soaking water, cover and simmer until just tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour

Drain, reserving liquid. Place half the beans in Dutch oven

Bury part of pork in beans

Combine the remaining ingredients and add half

Add remaining beans and seasonings Place remaining salt pork over top

Cover with bean liquid

Cover Dutch oven and bury in coals of campflre or bake in oven at low heat for 6 to 8 hours

If necessary, add more liquid as beans bake. For smoky flavor: If you have a covered grill, you can cook the last 2 or 3 hours on grill

Just uncover beans and toss hickory or mesquite chips on coals

Or add liq- uid smoke in the last hour of cooking.