1 c. Navy (pea) beans
2 carrots, diced
2 onions, sliced
1 ham bone or piece leftover ham
2 potatoes, sliced
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 qts. boiling water

Wash beans, cover with cold water, and soak overnight. Drain, add hot water and other ingredients. Cook slowly until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. (Pressure pot: fill 3/4 full with liquid. Cook 45 minutes after control jiggles, at 15 pounds pressure.) More water may be added if necessary. Serves 8.