Crock Pot Ham and Beans

5.00 (140)
⏱ 540 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Ham

This economical slow cooker dish is ideal for a hearty, satisfying meal. Dried beans are soaked or quick-boiled, then combined with smoked ham, onion, garlic, and aromatic spices in the crock pot. It cooks slowly for 8 hours until the beans become tender and creamy. The result is a simple, flavourful stew that pairs wonderfully with freshly baked corn muffins. It makes four generous servings.

Crock Pot Ham and Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried great northern beans (mixed if desired) or 1 lb other dried beans (mixed if desired)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped coarsely
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 lb smoked ham or 1 lb ham hock
  • 6 cups water or 6 cups broth

Method

  1. Pick through the beans and soak them in sufficient water overnight.
  2. Alternatively, sort the beans and put them in a saucepan covered by 2-inches of water.
  3. Heat the pan until boiling, continue boiling for 3 minutes, then cover and take off the heat.
  4. Let the beans stand for one hour without removing the lid.
  5. After using either preparation, rinse and drain the beans before adding them to the crock pot.
  6. Transfer the beans to the crock pot with the garlic, onion, kosher salt, black pepper, parsley, ground cloves, and the ham cut into large pieces or ham hocks, plus 6 cups of water or broth.
  7. Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on the low setting for about 8 hours, until the beans are soft and creamy.
  8. If needed, remove any extra fat from the surface before you serve the dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium2281100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryHam
AuthorPalatablePastime