2 c. 15 bean mix
2 qts. water
1 ham hock
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 chili pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 c. lemon juice

Sort and wash bans. Place in Dutch oven and cover with water 2 inches above beans. Soak overnight. Drain beans; add 2 quarts water, ham hock, salt, and pepper. Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This makes a nice gift basket.