Allow to stand, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until softened; drain. Put all ingredients into crockpot. Add 1 cup water; stir to blend. Cover pot and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
NOTE: A smoked ham shank or meaty ham bone may be cooked with the beans in place of salt pork.
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