1 lb. Navy beans
2 ham hocks
1 lg. carrot
1 lg. onion, slightly browned in a little oil, cut to your liking
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar

Soak beans overnight or at least 4 hours, drain. Cover with water to at least 1 inch above beans. Add hocks and cook 2 hours. Add onion and carrots; cook until tender.