Ham and Beans

Ham/Ham bone (boiled and fat removed, keep juice)
10 cups of soaked and cooked beans (fresh pinto is best)
6 garlic cloves minced
1 small can salsa
1 large can diced tomatoes (or dice up 8 fresh)
6 celery stocks chopped
1 yellow onion chopped
1 red onion chopped
1 large can Hominy
1 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp. Oregano
Salt if needed

In a large tall pot, boil ham bone with water almost covering bone. About 3 hours.  Remove all meat and take out large fat pieces.  Keep the juice. Add pre-cooked beans.  (OR pre-soaked beans un-cooked and cook longer) Add remaining ingredients and cook medium low additional 2 hours or until beans/celery cooked fully.