Northern Beans

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• 1 lb package dried northern beans,
• 1 smoked ham hock or Turkey wings or meat of your choice
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder 
• 2 teaspoons paprika 
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder 
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt 
• 6 to 8 cups water
• 1 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 diced onion

Rinse and sort the beans for any pebbles. Add the the rinsed beans, all of the seasonings, diced onion and ham hock to the  pot. Add water. Cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat and cook on low about 2 1/2 hours, until beans are tender., shred hocks and pull off the meat. Add meat to the  pot and mix.discard fat
 Serve with cornbread. (If the water boils out ) add more and adjust seasonings.