I know the bag says to soak the beans overnight, but you really don't have to.
Wash the beans, and then put them in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 3 to 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover and let it sit for 1 hour.
After the beans have sat, drain the water and sit the beans to the side.
Add the oil to the pot and sauté the ham hocks and onions together, until onion is clear and tender, add garlic and sauté about 2 minutes more. Add the beans and cover with water.
Add pepper and salt-only about 1 teaspoon of salt at first.
Bring to a boil; stir, reduce heat and cover and simmer for about 2 hours.
Keep checking the water level and stirring every once in a while. Add more water if needed, but not too much.
Just enough to keep about 1 inch of water above the beans as they cook.
Cook until beans are tender, adding more salt if needed. The water will turn into a wonderful gravy. Serve over rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	212.71 Kcal (891 kJ)
Calories from fat	21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.33g	4%
Sodium	8.1mg	0%
Potassium	822.23mg	17%
Total Carbs	37.38g	12%
Sugars	5.1g	20%
Dietary Fiber	12.27g	49%
Protein	12.12g	24%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	51.7mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	290.49 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.19g	4%
Sodium	11.07mg	0%
Potassium	1122.88mg	17%
Total Carbs	51.05g	12%
Sugars	6.96g	20%
Dietary Fiber	16.75g	49%
Protein	16.55g	24%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	2%
Iron	4.7mg	19%
Calcium	70.6mg	5%

* 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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