2 cups dried beans, Blackeyed Peas, Pinto, Navy, etc.
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 lb. salt pork, sliced thick or smoked ham hocks
1/4 tsp. dried red pepper
1 stalk celery, chopped
water
1 tsp. salt

Pick and wash beans under running water. Put beans in 2-quart pot, cover with water, add salt and boil about 15 minutes. Let stand until cool, drain, rinse and set aside.

Put the remaining ingredients in a 4-quart pot, cover with water, bring to a boil and let simmer for 1 hour. Add the beans and cook another 2 hours.

Excellent with Cole Slaw and Corn Bread!