Recipe: Ham and Beans

INGREDIENTS:

2 cans or 1 lb dry great Northern beans 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced 1 small onion, diced 3 tsp brown sugar 1 clove of garlic

salt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Rinse beans in a large pot. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans. OR: (Open two cans, drain, rinse.)
2.	Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time. I generally serve over steamed brown or white rice. Enjoy!!