*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Just Beans

Recipe By     : Don Houston's kitchen circa 1989
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Beans

  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       cl           Garlic -- minced
   1       lg           Pimento -- chopped
   1       sm           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!
 

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