1 ham hock
1 lg. onion, chopped or sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 c. red beans, washed
1 c. barley
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook beans according to directions. When half way cooked, add the ham hock, onions, garlic, barley and cook until soft (beans and barley). Add more boiling water, if too thick. Make it soupy as it will thicken. Can be frozen in cartons.