INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound (2 cups) dry Navy Beans
• 2-1/2 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3/4 cup celery, diced
• 3/4 cup carrots, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 meaty ham bone or ham hock
• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon celery stalk

PREPERATION

1. Wash and sort beans.
2. Combine beans, water and salt in large saucepan.
3. Let stand overnight.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 4 hours or until beans reach desired tenderness.
7. Add additional water if necessary.

Servings per recipe: 12