rinse beans. Soak beans over night in refrigerator

drain water from beans. Put beans & seasons in crock pot( if using slice onion add also) top with ham bone.

cover beans & ham bone with water filling crock pot full

simmer on medium heat for 6-8 hours

when done serve with cornbread

can also cook beans on an old wood stove all day. Even on a low flame campfire all day

make sure to keep beans cover with water by adding more water every 45 minutes to hour if need