Soak your beans. (This very important if you want tender beans). Bring beans to boil in 8-10 cups of water. Remove from heat covered. Let the beans soak for 30-45 minutes until the beans start to swell from the water infusing into them.
Strain the beans. Bring another 8 cups of water to a boil. (The reason for this is to get all the excess dirt and debris out of the beans).
While beans are boiling, trim the ham hocks of fat; leave fat in large pieces. Cut the meat into small bite-size pieces. Put all into pot. Remove fat and bones when your beans are done.
Chop all veggies into small pieces. Combine veggies, meat, fat, and spices into large stock pot or dutch oven and simmer for at least 2 1/2 hours. Remove fat when finished. Taste, add more seasoning if needed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	126.67 Kcal (530 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.25g	2%
Cholesterol	0.85mg	0%
Sodium	435.13mg	18%
Potassium	377.97mg	8%
Total Carbs	21.29g	7%
Sugars	2.9g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.7g	23%
Protein	6.9g	14%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	65.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.21 Kcal (294 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.69g	2%
Cholesterol	0.47mg	0%
Sodium	241.18mg	18%
Potassium	209.5mg	8%
Total Carbs	11.8g	7%
Sugars	1.61g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	23%
Protein	3.83g	14%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	14%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	36.4mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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