2 cups dried navy beans
6 cups plain tomato juice, unsalted
1/4 pound ham hock, salt pork (optional)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon cider vinegar