How to Make Ham and Beans | Ham Recipes | Allrecipes.com

ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor

Rinse 1 pound of Great Northern beans under running water, discarding any shriveled or discolored beans and checking for stones.

Add the rinsed beans to a bowl or pot and cover with 8 cups of cold water; let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Once soaked, drain and rinse the beans thoroughly with clean water.

Place the beans in a large pot.

Dice 1/2 pound of cooked ham and 1 onion, then add them to the pot with the beans.

Add 1 tablespoon of dried parsley and black pepper to taste; stir to mix everything.

Cover the ingredients with cold water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce the heat and simmer the ham and beans covered for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are perfectly tender.

Check the pot periodically and add more water if needed; skim off any scum on the surface.

Add salt to taste during the last half hour of cooking, ensuring the ham and beans stay moist and juicy.

Serve the ham and beans hot.

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