Categories: Vegetables, Beans, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 8 servings 
  
    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