White Beans with Collards

• 1 lb. large navy beans
• 2 qt. water
• 1 large onion

In a Magnalite stockpot place well-washed beans, water, and onion. Bring beans to a boil and boil for 1 hour. Remove all large stems from greens. Wash greens thoroughly. Cut into strips, then cut strips of greens into squares. Add greens to beans along with ham, garlic, salt, white pepper, and whole red pepper. Stir well, adding vegetable oil and bay leaf. Cover pot and let simmer for 30 minute