The Best Way To Cook Great Northern Beans and Ham

ham hock

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

great northern beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and readily available.

Soak great northern beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the ham hock, soaked beans, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and salt to the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by about an inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.

Remove the ham hock; let it cool slightly before shredding the meat.

Return the shredded ham to the pot; discard the bone and skin.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

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