Huge Batch Navy Beans with Pork Ribs

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 8 pounds navy beans
 * 28 ounces ketchup
 * 2 tablespoons baking soda
 * 2 pounds dark brown sugar
 * 16 ounce bottle molasses
 * 1 tablespoon mustard
 * 2 pounds boneless pork spare ribs
 * 2 white onions quartered

Directions

 * 1) Wash beans and place in large cooker then fill with water.
 * 2) Soak beans overnight with the cover on.
 * 3) Add the remaining ingredients early the next morning then cook at 325°F for 8 hours.
 * 4) Stir occasionally and add water as needed.
 * 5) These freeze well in plastic bags laid flat in the freezer.