Ingredients
1 pound dried navy beans2 small onions8 cups water4 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham (1-1/2 pounds)2 smoked ham hocks2 cups chopped celery1 cup chopped carrots1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Place beans in an ovenproof Dutch oven; add enough water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened.
Chop 1 onion; slice second onion and separate into rings. Set onions aside. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan. Add reserved onions; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover pan and place on the grill rack over indirect medium heat.
Cover grill; cook for 1 hour or until beans are almost tender. Uncover Dutch oven; cover grill and cook 30 minutes longer or until beans are tender. Discard ham hocks.
