Large limas
Baby limas
Black eyed peas
Navy beans
Lentils
Green split peas
Barley
Pinto beans
Kidney beans
Black beans
Yellow split peas

Mix all dried beans together and use 1 pound mixed beans for each recipe.

Wash beans, place in large kettle. Cover with water 2 inches above bean line. Add 2 tablespoons salt; soak overnight. Drain in the morning.

Add 2 quarts water, 2 nice sized ham hocks or piece of ham; bring to boil. Add:

1 lg. onion, chopped
16 oz. can tomatoes
1 tbsp. chili powder
Juice of a lemon
Pepper to taste

Simmer 3 hours or in crock pot 3 hours high or 5 hours low. Remove ham from hock before serving. Enjoy!