Salt Drain the beans and place them in a large saucepan. Add fresh water to cover the beans. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, until beans are almost tender, about 45 minutes to an hour. Drain. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place the beans in a baking pot or casserole. Stir in the onions, bacon, sugar, dry mustard, cayenne, molasses, vinegar, tomato juice, and 1 cup water. Bake the beans uncovered until very tender, about 4 hours. Check the beans occasionallu while baking and add more water if necessary, to prevent the mixture from drying. Season with salt to taste. Nutrtional info per serving: 274 cal; 12g pro, 53g carb, 3g fat (9%)