Just beans*
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | pounds | Dried pinto beans |
| ½ | pounds | Dried black beans |
| ½ | pounds | Dried lima beans |
| 1 | Smoked ham hock | |
| Salt to taste | ||
| 2 | Cloves garlice minced | |
| 1 | Large pimento chopped | |
| 1 | Small onion chopped | |
| ¼ | cup | Blackstrap molasses |
Directions
Soak beans for 2-6 hours in cold water. Drain water & replace with with fresh water. Bring water to a boil slowly. Add salt & pepper, ham hock, onion, pimento, and garlic. Reduce heat to Medium and cook for 1 hour. Be sure to stir frequently. Add molasses at this point & cook for 15 minutes more. Excellent with ham or pork or whatever.
Enjoy! Origin: Don Houston's kitchen circa 1989