Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Cover beans with water and soak 15 hours in a cool place.
2. 2
   Add meat, onion and pepper; bring to boiling.
3. 3
   Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours or until beans are mushy.
4. 4
   Remove meat and cut into small pieces.
5. 5
   Press remaining ingredients through a sieve or food mill; add meat.
6. 6
   Add boiling water for consistency, if necessary.
7. 7
   Salt to taste.
8. 8
   Pour hot into hot jars leaving 1-inch headspace.
9. 9
   Adjust caps, leaving 1-inch headspace.
10. 10
    Process pints 1 hour and 15 minutes at 10 pounds pressure.