BEANS AND HAM FOR THE CROCK POT BY FREDA

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Beans and Ham for the Crock Pot By Freda image

This recipe is for those whom have a difficult time making Ham and Beans, Dedicated to one of JAP'S own Diane. These are so very Easy. On a Budget as Many are today, Ham and Beans with Rice, or Cornbread, or a cold slaw, and you have a full course meal.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Pork

Time 8h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

SOAK OVER NIGHT .. . OR . . BRING TO BOIL,
1 lb dry pinto beans or any bean of your choice, navy or great northern, or lima beans
PLACE IN CROCK POT;
5 cups water
1 Lge onion, chopped
3 good sized ham hocks or 8 oz chunks of ham
1 tsp liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
1 tsp ea. salt and pepper to taste
3/4 c diced carrots & celery (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Sort and go thru beans for any dirt or rocks that sometimes is in a bag of Beans. Rinse Dry Beans, to remove any dirt. Soak over Night, then Drain. OR if in a hurry, Bring to Boil boil 10 min. Turn Heat Off. Let set 20 min. then Drain.
  • 2. Add the beans into your Crock-pot. add: water, onion, ham or Ham Hocks,Liquid Smoke, Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • 3. Cook on high about 3 -4 hrs, turn down to Low for additional time till beans are tender and meat falls off the bone. Check every 3 hrs for any needed water, if needed add; HOT water, 1 cup at a time.
  • 4. Optional Flavors You can add one of the following 1)Bacon in place of Ham. 2)3 cloves of Minced garlic, 2 Jalapino peppers seeded and chopped, with 1 Tbs Chili powder & 1/2 tsp cumin, . . this is similar to Chili beans. 3) Celery 4) you can replace the Jalapeno for 2 Tbs of Chopped Bell Peppers. 5) Refried Beans, Remove the meat, Mash beans with a Potato Masher, till smooth. Note: "you can control the Heat" as to "how hot" you want your beans with the Jalapenos by the amount of Jalapenos you add. These are Just samples of a few things you can do with your Beans. Serve over Rice, or with Buttered Hot Cornbred, or Cornbread Muffins drizzled with Honey, and you have a full budget meal. BEAN SOUP: Follow above recipe, add Celery, and if Too thick add more Water for the Consistency of soup, and bring to a boil, Taste Test season and enjoy.

Md fokrul islam Ridon
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Waiswa Karim
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I'm not a fan of ham, but I loved this recipe. The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Eunice Chiwamba
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw it in the crock pot and forget about it until dinner time.


Faruk talukdar.F.R.D
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This recipe is a great starting point. I like to add some vegetables, like carrots and celery, for extra flavor.


Amara
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans and ham turned out dry and tough.


Jaliel Nurse
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This recipe is a great way to feed a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


Faisal k
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Umer Seid
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This recipe is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


bluff master
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are so tender and flavorful, and the ham is perfectly cooked.


Muhammad Yasin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have ham leftover from Easter and this is a great way to use it up.


Lonely Man BD
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. Even my picky kids love it!


Audrey Chitsike
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I love the flavor of this dish. The ham and beans are so tender and flavorful.


Petty Mpofu
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This beans and ham recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook while I'm at work.