1 16 oz. package small white beans
8 cups water
1 large ham bone with plenty of meat on the bone
1-2 tea. salt
1/2 tea. pepper

Soak the beans overnight, and drain.
Put the beans, ham bone, salt and pepper, and 8 cups of water in a large crock pot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, adding more water if needed. Remove the bone and gristle and serve.