1 1/4 cups multi-bean soup mix
6 cups water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. pork roast, cubed
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt

1. Rinse beans and soak overnight in 3 cups water; or boil beans in 6 cups water for 5 minutes, then cover and soak for 1 hour.
2. Rinse beans and return to pot with 6 cups water. Loosely cover and simmer for 2 hours.
3. Saute onion and garlic in oil, then add to beans.
4. Sear pork and add to beans.
5. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until meat and beans are tender, approx. 1 hour.  Add water as necessary to adjust thickness.