Serves 8+

Ingredients

One bag of navy or pinto beans

1 Cup fully cooked ham cut into cubes

One celery stock

One carrot

1/2 cup onion

Roasted garlic

Salt Pork or bacon

Pork Bones

Water

Fresh ground pepper

Soak Beans for 4-8 hours in water

Directions

Step 1: In the mean time; take more water, bones, salt pork or bacon, celery, carrot, roasted garlic, onions and pepper to make stock.  Bring to a boil, then turn down to low and cook for 2-4 hours.  Strain and cool down, skim fat off the top. 

Step 2: Drain beans, take beans, ham and add to stock and cook on low for 3-4 hours.  Taste for seasoning and adjust. 

Step 3: Serve with: Pickled Pepper Relish, Fried Potatoes, Corn Bread, Chopped Onions, Hot Sauce, Chopped Jalapeño Peppers, Okra or any other sides that you enjoy. 

Step 4: This is also called Senate Navy Bean Soup