Gather all ingredients. Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
Place water and beans in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in salt and remove the pot from heat; cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves to the pot with beans; stir well. Add ham hock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
Remove ham hock and discard. Stir in chopped ham and simmer until heated through, about 30 minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste. Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
Serve and enjoy. Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
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