Beans - Shuck
Select a string or package of dried green beans called Shuck Beans or Leather Breeches"
Sort beans for any dirt or bad looking spots–black, soft or moldy
Rinse beans.
In a crockpot, place beans and water to about 1 to 1 ½ inch from the top.
Soak overnight.
Next morning, add country ham, cut in pieces.
Do not rinse, using the same water cook in crock pot with lid on using low heat setting until water is gone–about 12 hours. But check hourly after about 8 hours.