Rinse the beans in cold running water and sort to remove any stones or debris, ... a large meaty ham bone or ham hocks, onions, celery, garlic, thyme, ... the last 15 minutes.
Soak beans overnight in water. ... water. Bring water to a boil. Reduce to simmer ... are soft. Remove ham hock or ham bone. Let cool. ... very slowly until hot.
In large soup pot combine ... beans that float to the surface. Bring to a ... 1 hour. Add ham hocks, onion, garlic; cover and ... Makes 6 hearty servings.
Thoroughly wash beans. Cover with ... water and bring to boiling; boil gently two minutes. ... not drain.) Add ham bone, seasonings. Cover; heat to ... with salt and pepper.
Ingredients: 6 (hocks .. leaf .. peppers .. salt ...)