CROCKPOT GREAT NORTHERN BEANS AND HAM

Crockpot Great Northern Beans and Ham is a comforting and effortlessly prepared dish that delivers both simplicity and rich flavors to your table. With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, this recipetransforms humble Great Northern Beans into a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy days, this slow-cooked dish promises warm and savory goodness. With the convenience of a crockpot, you can enjoy tender beans with the smokiness of ham hocks and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar. This dish serves as a perfect side on holiday dinners or a main course on lazy evenings.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Great Northern Beans
1 Ham Hock, Smoked
1 small Onion, chopped
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
¼ tsp black Pepper
Salt, to taste

HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT GREAT NORTHERN BEANS AND HAM :

Step 1. Rinse the beans under cold water in a strainer.

Step 2. Place the rinsed beans in the crockpot and add the smoked ham hock, brown sugar, and finely chopped onion.

Step 3. Fill the crockpot with water until the beans are covered by at least 2 inches.

Step 4. Set the crockpot temperature to high and cook for 2 hours.

Step 5. After 2 hours, reduce the crockpot temperature to low and continue to cook for an additional 4- 5 hours or until beans are tender.

Step 6.Carefully open the lid of the crockpot and remove the ham hock from the beans.

Step 7. Shred the meat from the ham hock and return it to the crock pot, stirring it well to distribute it evenly.

Step 8. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9. Spoon the beans into serving bowls and serve hot.

Yield: 4

CROCKPOT GREAT NORTHERN BEANS AND HAM

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Crockpot Great Northern Beans and Ham is a comforting and effortlessly prepared dish that delivers both simplicity and rich flavors to your table.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup Great Northern Beans
• 1 Ham Hock, Smoked
• 1 small Onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
• ¼ tsp black Pepper
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse the beans under cold water in a strainer.
2. Place the rinsed beans in the crockpot and add the smoked ham hock, brown sugar, and finely chopped onion.
3. Fill the crockpot with water until the beans are covered by at least 2 inches.
4. Set the crockpot temperature to high and cook for 2 hours.
5. After 2 hours, reduce the crockpot temperature to low and continue to cook for an additional 4-5 hours or until beans are tender.
6. Carefully open the lid of the crockpot and remove the ham hock from the beans.
7. Shred the meat from the ham hock and return it to the crock pot, stirring it well to distribute it evenly.
8. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. Spoon the beans into serving bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 320Total Fat: 8gCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 19g