Directions
- 1
Put all ingredients in 8-quart pan.
- 2
Cover with water.
- 3
Bring to a boil and turn down heat to allow to simmer for 3 hours.
- 4
Remove ham bone and pick off the ham and cut into small pieces.
- 5
Add back to the pot.
- 6
Enjoy!
Published August 3, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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