Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/2
pound
pinto beans, dried





1/2
pound
black beans, dried





1/2
pound
lima beans, dried





1
each
smoked ham hock





1
x
salt

to taste



2
cloves
garlic

minced



1
large
pimiento

chopped



1
medium
onion

chopped



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