Soak Beans 8-12 hours until soft (Note - this took over 24 hours here as our water is particularly hard)Drain Place in pot of water. Simmer - skimming foam off regularly. Cook on low, covered 1-1.15 hours till tender.Drain Chuck all ingredients except beans in a pot. Heat, stirring occasionally.
Add beans
Simmer 20 minutes without lid
***If you are planning to pressure can - STOP HERE - and can leaving 1" headspace. 10lbs on a weighted gauge, 11lbs on a dial gauge for 65 minutes - Pints or 75 minutes - Quarts***
Thicken with 8 teaspoons cornflour disolved in ¼ cup water.