Ham and Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dry great Northern beans
• 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

Directions:

Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.

Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time.