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Ham and Beans Recipe
Ham and Beans Recipe
This delightful Ham and Beans recipe, originally crafted by my mother, was a childhood favorite of mine. As I grew older, my palate evolved, and I found myself enhancing her original recipe to suit my tastes better. Despite its simplicity, this dish is nothing short of extraordinary. Perfect for using up leftover ham, it’s a recipe that consistently garners rave reviews.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb dried northern beans
- 1 lb ham bone, hocks, shanks, or diced ham
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 6 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Begin by rinsing the dried beans thoroughly, ensuring there are no pebbles or debris.
- Place the rinsed beans, onion powder, salt, pepper, and ham into a crock pot.
- Pour in the water.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on low for approximately 8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Once cooked, remove the ham bone, shanks, or hocks, and shred the meat.
- Return the shredded meat to the crock pot and stir well.
- Serve warm, ideally with a side of cornbread.
Enjoy the comforting and hearty flavors of this classic dish!