Ingredients

  • 2 oz. large lima beans
  • 2 oz. small lima beans
  • 2 oz. yellow split peas
  • 2 oz. green split peas
  • 2 oz. kidney beans
  • 2 oz. pinto beans
  • 2 oz. black beans
  • 2 oz. black-eyed peas
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 onion (large)
  • 2 oz. Michigan navy beans
  • 2 oz. Great Northern beans
  • 2 oz. small red beans
  • 2 to 3 ham hocks or a ham bone
  • 1 can crushed tomato
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Wash beans thoroughly; place in large pot.
  • Cover with water. Add 2 tablespoons salt and soak overnight.
  • In the morning, drain well and add 2 quarts of water and ham hocks.
  • Bring to boil and simmer slowly 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Add large chopped onion, crushed tomato, juice of lemon, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer another 1/2 hour or longer if desired.
  • Freezes well.
  • May be made ahead of time.
  • Serves 6 to 8.