3 lb. navy or great northern beans
2 gallons water
2 lb. baked ham, cut in cubes
1 lb. 8 oz. finely chopped onion
1 lb. chopped celery
2 oz. salt and pepper mix
6 oz. chopped pimento
2 tbsp. parsley flakes

Cover beans with cold water. Soak overnight in cool area. Next morning drain. Add beans to 2 gallons of water and bring to boil. Add ham, onion, celery, and salt and pepper mix, simmer at least 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender. Remove 1/2 of bulk and slightly mash and return to pot. Add pimentos and parsley flakes and bring to boil. Simmer approximately 20 minutes stirring to prevent sticking. Makes approximately 32 9-ounce portions.