Soak beans overnight. Drain water.
Place ham in 6-8 qt pan. Combine beans with rest of ingredients and add to pan. Add water to cover beans. Cover and cook approx. 2 hours. Taste and season as desired.
NOTE: Canned beans can be substituted using 2.5 cups for each 1 cup of dried beans
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