Ham Hocks and Beans

By á-10462

Ingredients

• 1 bag dry beans
• 4 -6 ham hocks
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (more if desired)
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• salt

Preparation

Step 1

Wash beans and remove all gravel and such.Place beans, ham hocks, onions and garlic in a large dutch oven filled with water. Add spices. Bring to boil. Simmer on med-low heat for 4 to 5 hours, adding more water as needed. Remove hamhocks when they are tender and falling apart; allow to cool so they can be handled. Remove meat from ham hocks (discarding fat and bones) and return to the soup.