Hopping John with Pinto or Great Northern Beans

Method 7 steps

1. 1

   Wash the beans well and soak overnight in water to cover.

2. 2

   In the morning add 2 cups more water. Simmer until tender.

3. 3

   Fry the salt pork until crisp, remove from the fat, and add to the beans.

4. 4

   Brown the onion in the salt pork fat.

5. 5

   Mix all the ingredients, and add salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Continue cooking for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   And serve at once.