Best 20 Ham And Beans Recipes

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Whether you are looking for a hearty and comforting meal to warm you up on a cold winter day or a delicious and easy-to-make dish for a weeknight dinner, ham and beans is a classic recipe that is sure to please. This classic Southern dish is made with simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand, including dried beans, ham, and a few spices. With just a little bit of time and effort, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER GREEN BEANS, HAM AND POTATOES



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I make this dish often; I have never really measured the ingredients, but can give you a reasonable approximation. Note: Freeze leftover cooking liquid, and then add to bean soup, ham or cabbage dishes, or use to cook dumplings in. It's delicious!

Provided by GRAMMYROSE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
1 large onion, chopped
3 ham hocks
1 ½ pounds new potatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Halve beans if they are large, place in a slow cooker with water to barely cover, and add onion and ham hocks. Cover, and cook on High until simmering. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until beans are crisp but not done.
  • Add potatoes, and cook for another 45 minutes. While potatoes are cooking, remove ham hocks from slow cooker, and remove meat from bones. Chop or shred meat, and return to slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, bouillon, and pepper. Cook until potatoes are done, then adjust seasoning to taste.
  • To serve, use a slotted spoon to put beans, potatoes, and ham into a serving dish with a little broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CRAZY-SIMPLE COTTAGE HAM, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS



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Cottage ham is one of my favorite dishes to eat because it's rich in flavor and incredibly simple to make. Requiring only five ingredients and five minutes of prep time, this dish could quickly become a go-to meal in your household. If you can't wait the hour it takes to cook, drop it in a slow cooker in the morning, and it'll be ready when you get home.

Provided by Michael Harr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) cottage ham
4 russet potatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise
3 (14.5 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
1 white onion, sliced thickly
water to cover

Steps:

  • Put ham into a Dutch oven. Arrange potato halves, green beans, and onion slices around the ham. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the vegetables completely.
  • Place a cover on the pot and bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer mixture until potatoes are completely soft, about 55 minutes.
  • Remove ham to a cutting board to slice to desired thickness; serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 721.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 127.1 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 47.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 3460.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

GREEN BEANS AND HAM



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A one-pot dish of green beans, red new potatoes, onions, and ham steak. My husband loves this and would eat it every night if he could.

Provided by dalzac

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2 pound) ham steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ pounds red new potatoes, halved
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
½ cup butter
water to cover
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham steak, potatoes, green beans, onion, and butter in a large pot with just enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1553.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CROCK POT HAM AND BEANS



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This is cheap eating at it's best. Really good for scraping by at the end of the month if your cash gets low. Goes best with freshly baked corn muffins drizzled with honey.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Ham

Time 9h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Sort beans and soak in enough water to cover overnight.
  • Or you may sort them and place in a saucepan with 2-inches of water to cover.
  • Bring them to a boil, boil for 3 minutes, then cover and remove from heat.
  • Allow to sit for one hour after boiling (don't lift the lid).
  • Whichever method you use, rinse and drain the beans before placing them in the crock pot.
  • Put the rinsed beans, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, cloves, ham (chopped into large chunks) or ham hocks into the crock pot along with 6 cups water or broth.
  • Cover crock, and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.
  • Skim any excess fat, if necessary, before serving.

HAM HOCK AND BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 medium smoked ham hocks, about 4 ounces each
2 cups chopped onions
1 pound dried navy white beans
Freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
10 cups water
Salt

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, sear the ham hocks in batches, until brown, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the ham hock and set aside. Add the onions. Season with pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the beans and bay leaves. Season with pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the reserved ham hocks and water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat falls of the bone and the beans are creamy. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.

HAM HOCKS AND BEANS



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Comfort food at its best. Many people will tell you to soak your beans first (however, I have been told that you should soak dry beans when using a pressure cooker. Please follow manufactorers instructions in this case). I never do. I just wash them and cook them as below. For a really hearty winter meal, serve these with a loaf of hot fresh bread or a pan of corn bread and a pan of old fashioned crisp fried potatoes. These may also be made in the pressure cooker and crockpot.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Pork

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bag dry beans (my favorite is a 15 bean mix)
4 -6 ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced (more if desired)
1 large bay leaf
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Wash beans and remove all gravel and such.
  • Place beans, ham hocks, onions and garlic in a large dutch oven filled with water.
  • Add spices.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Simmer on med-low heat for 4 to 5 hours, adding more water as needed.
  • Remove hamhocks when they are tender and falling apart; allow to cool so they can be handled.
  • Remove meat from ham hocks (discarding fat and bones) and return to the soup.

GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES AND HAM



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You can make the ham broth and shred the ham hocks a day ahead. The next day, reheat to simmering, and cook the potatoes and green beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 meaty ham hocks
1 onion, peeled and quartered through root
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 celery stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 jalapeno or serrano chile, intact with a split down 1 side
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 1/2 quarts water
1 pound small red potatoes, halved
2 pounds green beans, stem ends trimmed, halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Combine ham hocks, onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bay leaf, chile, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Transfer ham hocks to a plate. Discard chile, and add potatoes to pot; simmer until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • When ham hocks are cool enough to handle, pull meat off bones (discard bones), shred into bite-size pieces, and return to pot. Add green beans, and return to a simmer. Cover, and cook until beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Season with pepper. Serve vegetables and meat with a slotted spoon; reserve broth for another use. If storing leftovers, store in broth.

SLOW COOKER SOUTHERN LIMA BEANS AND HAM



Slow Cooker Southern Lima Beans and Ham image

I searched your website for the simple lima bean recipe that my mom used to make and the one that is served by many restaurants here in the south as a side dish. I couldn't find one, so I submitted my own. This is an easy, basic lima bean dish with ham, onion, and seasonings. Served over Mexican cornbread, it makes a delicious hearty meal. You can also do this on the stovetop. Just follow the directions on the back of the lima bean bag and add the seasonings. Slow cooker time is about 7 hours. Add a side salad for a complete meal.

Provided by mammak

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 15h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried baby lima beans
2 quarts water
2 onions, coarsely chopped
1 meaty ham bone
1 cup leftover ham meat from bone, chopped
3 cups water, or as needed to cover
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Soak lima beans in 2 quarts of water in a large bowl for 8 hours or overnight. The next day, drain the lima beans and place into a slow cooker with onions, ham bone, and ham. Pour in 3 cups of water or as needed to cover. Place lid on the cooker, set to High, and cook for 3 hours.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper; set cooker to Low and cook until the beans and meat are very tender, about 4 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 345.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SIMPLE SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS AND HAM



Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham image

This is my simple version of pinto beans and ham. It's just a basic recipe with no frills. My husband always enjoys this version. Serve with cornbread.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 cups water, divided
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 ham bone with meat
1 large red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
  • Transfer pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, red onion, minced garlic, and ham base. Pour in remaining 6 cups of water, or enough to cover the beans.
  • Cool on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
  • Remove the ham bone, shred meat, and add back to the beans. Discard the bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 184.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

HAM, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS



Ham, Potatoes, and Green Beans image

A farm-food classic, but low in fat and perfectly suited to today's lighter diets. Not a soup, not a stew, but a one-pot meal that stays good on those busy days when everyone has to eat on a different schedule.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups ham, diced
2 lbs white potatoes
1 -2 lb fresh green beans or 1 -2 lb frozen green beans
1 onion (optional)
water
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cube the potatoes, peeling first if desired.
  • String the beans and break into 2 inch pieces.
  • Coarsely chop the onion.
  • Place ham, potatoes, beans, black pepper, and onions into a wide, shallow pot or dutch oven.
  • Add enough water to come within a couple inches of the top of the food.
  • Bring the pot to a boil then simmer gently for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • This can be drippy so I suggest serving it in bowls or soup plates.
  • Cornbread makes a good accompaniment if you want to sop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 1612.8, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 21.9

COUNTRY GREEN BEANS AND HAM



Country Green Beans and Ham image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ham shank, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
Salt
3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, with a lid, over medium heat, add the oil. Season the ham with black pepper. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the reserved ham and beans back to the pan. Cover the beans completely with water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, partially cover and cook for 2 hours. Remove from the heat and reseason if necessary

HAM, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES (CROCK POT)



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This recipe I believe is Pennsylvania Dutch. It has been passed down in my family for generations and they have all absolutely loved it and still do!! Try it for yourself. The ham flavors the potatoes and green beans and gives them a wonderful flavor! Its quick and easy and complete meal for your family!

Provided by Erin77

Categories     Ham

Time 6h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 lbs canned ham, cubed or 3 (10 ounce) packages diced ham
3 (15 ounce) cans canned green beans (not french style)
4 (15 ounce) cans of whole new potatoes
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • very simple and easy complete meal!
  • Add your ham cubed to your preference, canned green beans add juice from at least one can, add canned whole potatoes add juice from at least one can.
  • add to crock pot cook on slow for at least 6 hours and you have a quick and complete meal.
  • this recipe should serve 4-6 people.
  • I add a little vinegar to my own bowl myself, try it you may love it I DO!

HAM AND BEANS (CROCK-POT)



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This is how I have been making my ham and beans for years. . .I think you either love these or hate these!!! Total comfort food for me, as I make them very similar to my dad's recipe which I had growing up. Perfect served with corn bread on a cool fall or winter day. I add 3 T of Andrea's Sauce (a savory steak marinade with flavors of worchester, garlic, and onion), but Recipezaar does not recognize it. This freezes well, so don't be afraid to serve it once and freeze the leftovers for later!

Provided by januarybride

Time 7h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb great northern bean
1/2 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup shredded carrot
8 garlic cloves
1 cup cubed ham
1 bay leaf
7 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1 ham bone

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort thru beans (has anyone ever really found a rock in these?). Cover with water and let sit overnight.
  • In the morning, drain water, rinse again and place beans in the crockpot. Dump in all of the other ingredients (except ham bone) and give it a few good stirs.
  • Put the ham bone in the crockpot, cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaf, ham bone and fish out any bones that may have fallen off during cooking. Stir the beans a few times. Remove 1 cup of the beans and place in a bowl, mash them with a potato masher or back of a spoon, then return to the beans and stir; this helps thicken it up a bit.
  • Take off any meat left on the ham bone, chop and return it to the crockpot.
  • Stir again and serve!

HAM, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES (SLOW COOKER)



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This is my first original recipe, but I welcome criticism! (although my boyfriend had thirds and then passed out on the couch). I knew I wanted to cook ham shanks in the crock pot, but I couldn't find any recipes that were quite what I was looking for. The ingredients I listed here will fill a 3 quart pot, but I imagine quantities are flexible.

Provided by ktstwrt

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h15m

Yield 3 quarts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 1/2 lb) ham shank (a ham hock may be acceptable, but it doesn't have as much meat)
3 -4 large potatoes, peeled (or not)
1 lb fresh green beans, rinsed with the ends cut off
1 cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, juice extracted (NOTE ( I only use the juice from the canned beans, not the beans themselves)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place whole ham shank in slow cooker.
  • 2. Cover ham with prepared fresh green beans and potatoes.
  • 3. Pour chicken broth and canned green bean juice over all ingredients.
  • 4. Top with salt and pepper.
  • 5. Cook on low 7-8 hours.
  • 6. In the last hour of cooking, remove the bone from the ham shank. The meat should fall off pretty easily (or at least be close to it). Keep meat in slow cooker and continue cooking for 30 minutes.

HAM HOCKS AND LIMA BEANS



Ham Hocks and Lima Beans image

Make and share this Ham Hocks and Lima Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Beans

Time 3h

Yield 1 kettle of beans, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs meaty ham hocks
2 lbs dried lima beans
6 cups water
2 onions, chopped
1/3 cup celery, diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put the lima beans in a kettle with the water. Bring to a full boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow them to stand, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. Then add the ham hocks, onions, and celery. Season with brown sugar, mustard, and salt. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Remove meat from bones, keeping it in large pieces. Skim excess fat from top of sauce. Return meat to kettle.

HAM, RED BEANS AND RICE



Ham, Red beans and Rice image

Adding ham to the classic dish of red beans and rice was an experiment which turned out wonderful. The spices are great!-Vanita Davis, Camden, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cans (15 ounces each) red beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) spicy stewed tomatoes
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 to 5 dashes hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, combine all ingredients except rice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CROCKPOT PINTO BEANS AND HAM



Crockpot Pinto Beans and Ham image

This recipe came from Mommy's Kitchen. Prep time does not include time to soak beans the night before.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Beans

Time 9h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry pinto beans
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 tablespoon fiesta pinto bean seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 small onion, cut into chunks
ham hocks, ham bone or 2 cups cooked ham

Steps:

  • Sort your beans and remove and broken pieces or pebbles. I use one 16 oz package of beans. Place in a large bowl or pot, covering with water.
  • Add the baking soda to the water, and let the beans soak at least 6 hours or overnight. After 6 hours or overnight drain the water from the beans.
  • Add the beans to a 6 quart crock pot and cover with fresh water. You want the beans to be covered by at least one inch.
  • Add the pinto bean seasoning, sugar, vegetable oil, pepper and onion. Taste the beans after several hours of cooking and add more seasonings if you think it needs it. I used a total of one tablespoons pepper.
  • Add one of the following for additional seasoning, one ham hock, ham bone, or slice of country ham cut into pieces.
  • Place lid on crock pot and cook on high for about 6-8 hours. make sure the beans stay covered with water, so check occasionally. If you need more water, then add it. The beans should have a soup consistency.
  • In 6 hours, test beans and if they are cooked. Remove ham bone and pull of the meat or remove meat from ham hock and serve. Don't forget the wedge of cornbread.

LIMA BEANS AND HAM SOUP



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Make and share this Lima Beans and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by good2bdunn

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dried lima beans
8 cups water
1 lb ham steak, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and halved
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans before adding to a pot of water and bringing to boil for 3 minutes.
  • Set aside to soak for 1 hour.
  • While beans are soaking, melt butter in large soup pot.
  • Saute onions, carrots, and celery for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add 8 cups water, bay leaf, salt and dash of pepper.
  • Add halved potatoes.
  • Drain lima beans and add to pot.
  • Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Add cubed ham during last half hour.
  • Mash the potato halves to thicken the stock.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 1425.8, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 33.9

SLOW-COOKED HAM AND BEANS



Slow-Cooked Ham and Beans image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 servings (with leftovers)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hot paprika
1 4-to-5-pound bone-in picnic ham
1 pound dried butter beans or lima beans
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs thyme
1 28-ounce can whole fire-roasted tomatoes
1 bunch scallions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Combine the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes and paprika in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the ham, beans, bay leaf and thyme. Pour in 4 cups water; cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.
  • Pour the tomatoes into a bowl and crush them with your hands. Add the tomatoes and their juices, the scallions and garlic to the slow cooker. Cover and cook 30 more minutes.
  • Remove the ham from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly before slicing. Set aside about one-third of the ham and 3 cups of the stewed bean mixture to make Ham Jambalaya. Serve the remaining ham with the bean mixture.
  • Turn leftovers into Ham Jambalaya

SIMPLE CROCK POT HAM HOCK AND BEANS



Simple Crock Pot Ham Hock and Beans image

This is a very simple ham and bean recipe. A meaty smoked Ham Hock and homemade chicken broth with give plenty of flavor to the beans. But if you want celery and carrots or anything else added in, go for it. It's all good! :)

Provided by Crystal ~

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 15h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound of dry navy beans
1 large meaty smoked ham hock or 2 small ham hocks
4 cups of chicken broth, homemade, or 1 box (32 oz)of organic chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the beans 2 or 3 times in cold water to remove dirt. Discard any bad beans.
  • 2. Add the rinsed beans in a large bowl covered with water; cover bowl with a lid or large plate. Soak the beans overnight at room temperature.
  • 3. Next morning, drain the beans in a colander.
  • 4. Place the ham hock in a crock-pot. Add the drained beans, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for about 5-7 hours, or until beans are tender.
  • 5. Remove the meat from the ham hock(s) and return the meat back to the crock pot. Salt and pepper the beans the last 10 minutes of cooking, if salt is needed. Serve with hot buttered corn bread.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans. Black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans are all popular choices.
  • Add flavor to the broth: The broth is the foundation of the soup, so make sure to add plenty of flavor. Ham bones, smoked sausage, and bacon are all great ways to add flavor.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Beans are best when they are slightly firm. Overcooking them will make them mushy.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Ham and beans is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Cornbread, coleslaw, and pickled onions are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Ham and beans is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of ham and beans that will warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give ham and beans a try.

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