Ingredients
- 2 garlic (cloves)
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 1 pimento
- 1 onion
- 1/2 pound black beans (dried)
- 1/2 pound lima beans (dried)
- 1/2 pound pinto beans (dried)
- 1/4 cup 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.
