Rinse beans (optional: soak overnight or for several hours prior to cooking, in order to avoid possible gas effects that sometimes result when eating beans).
After rinsing, place the beans in the stock pot and fill 3/4 full of water. (The water will reduce as the beans cook). Bring to a boil.
After the water comes to a boil, saute chopped onions and garlic in approximately 2 tablespoon of margarine, then add it to the beans. Lower heat to med-high and cook for approximately one hour.
Add remaining seasoning, including seasoning salt, (optional) salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and bay leaves. Cook for another hour on med-high. Throughout cooking, add boiling water (and additional seasoning) to the pot, if the liquid reduces too much. Stir occasionally.
Next - this is the magical step - add 1 stick of butter and cook for another hour on med-high, stirring occasionally. Watch the heat and adjust accordingly to avoid scorching your beans.
Heat the ham and smoke sausage pieces in the microwave and add to the pot of beans. I like to heat the meat, so that my beans will continue cooking at its current temperature.
Continue to cook on medium to medium-low, as the beans thicken. Stir occasionally. NOTE: I stay pretty close to my pot when cooking beans, so I can make sure they don't begin to stick.
Serve over rice - perhaps, add a piece of cornbread and ENJOY!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	644.64 Kcal (2699 kJ)
Calories from fat	518.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.58g	89%
Cholesterol	103.17mg	34%
Sodium	1713.49mg	71%
Potassium	584.55mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.26g	3%
Sugars	2.11g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	2%
Protein	23.39g	47%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	28.1mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	237.71 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.23g	89%
Cholesterol	38.04mg	34%
Sodium	631.86mg	71%
Potassium	215.55mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.41g	3%
Sugars	0.78g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	2%
Protein	8.62g	47%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.9mg	13%
Calcium	10.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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