Mom'S Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. small white beans
6 c. water
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 onion, diced
2 to 3 large garlic cloves, sliced
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1/2 tsp. liquid smoke

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in about 6 cups water, then add tomato sauce, onion, garlic cloves, brown sugar, molasses, mustard and liquid smoke.
Add a ham hock or 4 slices of bacon (diced) or a small piece of salt pork.
Bring all just to a boil, then simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until beans cook.
Add salt and pepper to taste.