RECIPE: Will Rogers’ ‘Good Old Oklahoma Beans’
"When you have helped to raise the standard of cooking, you have helped to raise the only thing in the world that really matters anyhow. We only have one or two wars a lifetime, but we have three meals a day."
2 lbs. small white navy beans
1 generous ham hock
1 medium onion, peeled
Salt and pepper
Soak beans overnight in cold water.
In the morning, drain and cover with fresh water.
Bring to boil, add ham hock, onion, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer slowly for four hours. Add more water, if necessary, so beans will be kind of soupy.
Each serving should include a portion of ham.
—From Will Rogers' 1931 introduction to the Beverly Hills Women's Club Cookbook
2 lbs. small white navy beans
1 generous ham hock
1 medium onion, peeled
Salt and pepper
Soak beans overnight in cold water.
In the morning, drain and cover with fresh water.
Bring to boil, add ham hock, onion, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer slowly for four hours. Add more water, if necessary, so beans will be kind of soupy.
Each serving should include a portion of ham.
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