Slow Cooker Ham Beans (Print Format)
Hearty white beans cooked slowly with savory ham and onion for a comforting and savory dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Legumes
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1 lb dried northern beans
→ Meats
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1 lb ham bone, hocks, shanks, or diced ham
→ Spices and Seasonings
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2 tsp onion powder
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Liquids
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6 cups water
# Steps:
01 -
Rinse and sort dried northern beans to remove any debris or pebbles.
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Place rinsed beans, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ham bone or meat into the slow cooker. Add 6 cups of water and stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low heat for approximately 8 hours or until the beans are tender.
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Remove ham bone or shanks from the slow cooker. Shred any attached meat and return it to the beans. Stir well and serve warm, ideally with cornbread.
# Tips:
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Using a ham bone adds depth of flavor; if unavailable, ham shanks or diced ham provide a suitable substitute.