Ham and Beans

Name: Ham and Beans
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 35 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried great northern beans; 3 smoked ham hocks (about 1-1/2 pounds); 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons pepper; Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + soaking Cook: 6 hours

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Make this ham and beans recipe in your slow cooker for a dish with down-home flavor that you can serve alongside so many of your favorite meals.

Ingredients

1 pound dried great northern beans
3 smoked ham hocks (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken or beef broth
2 cups water
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons pepper
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Directions

Rinse and sort beans. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Let soak, covered, overnight. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return beans to saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Transfer beans to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add ham hocks. Stir in onion, broth, water and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 6-8 hours.
Remove meat from bones when cool enough to handle; cut ham into small pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon. If desired, sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 195 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 505mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 10g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

I had never made or eaten this dish before meeting my husband here in Kentucky. Now I make it at least once a week. I serve it with some homemade sweet cornbread. Delicious! —Christine Duffy, Sturgis, Kentucky

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