White Beans - No Gas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. dried Northern beans
ham hock or bacon, as desired
salt to taste

Preparation

Wash beans and place in a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Cover tightly and allow it to stand for 1 hour.
Drain; cover with water again and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until tender, adding the salt, ham hock or bacon after the first 30 minutes.