Just beans*

 
                                JUST BEANS*
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables                       Beans
                 Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2   lb           Dried pinto beans
      1/2   lb           Dried black beans
      1/2   lb           Dried lima beans
    1                    Smoked ham hock
                         Salt to taste
    2                    Cloves garlice minced
    1                    Large pimento chopped
    1                    Small onion chopped
      1/4   c            Blackstrap molasses
 
   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
  
 
 
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